Aircraft Certification Engineer III: Regulatory & Compliance Lead

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corp. seeks an Aircraft Certification Engineer III to coordinate regulatory compliance for aircraft designs, interfacing with FAA, DoD, and foreign agencies. You will manage certification activities and contribute to design reviews across multiple disciplines.

The role requires in-depth knowledge of certification standards, ability to navigate complex regulatory challenges, and willingness to work in a hybrid office setting in Colorado.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with typically 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Basic understanding of Computer Aided Engineering tools.
• Awareness of certification planning processes and compliance artifacts.
• Experience with MIL-HDBK-516 and FAA Certification Standards.

Responsibilities

• Primary interface with regulatory authorities.
• Provides project management of all certification activities.
• Assists in design and management reviews including PDR/CDR.
• Navigate certification challenges and propose actions.
• Review supporting documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate Military approvals and provide guidance on requirements.

Skills

Regulatory liaison

Project management

Cross-functional team

Tech doc analysis

Flight test knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering or related

Tools

CA Engineering tools

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corp. seeks an Aircraft Certification Engineer III to coordinate regulatory compliance for aircraft designs, interfacing with FAA, DoD, and foreign agencies. You will manage certification activities and contribute to design reviews across multiple disciplines.

The role requires in-depth knowledge of certification standards, ability to navigate complex regulatory challenges, and willingness to work in a hybrid office setting in Colorado.