Airworthiness Engineer: Lead Certification & Flight Release (DoD/FAA)

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA seeks an Airworthiness Engineer to develop and author certification plans for developmental and production aircraft, supporting FAA/DoD processes and flight releases. You will collaborate across disciplines to translate requirements into airworthiness criteria and maintain plans throughout the product lifecycle.

The role emphasizes building relationships with DoD/FAA authorities, applying MIL-HDBK-516 standards, and guiding teams through certifications, COA

Qualifications

  • Aerospace/aviation engineering degree is required.
  • 8+ years airworthiness engineering experience.
  • Experience with DoD/FAA airworthiness processes and MIL-HDBK-516.
  • Experience with DoD/FAA authorities and COA processes.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and author Airworthiness certification and conformance plans.
  • Support Flight Releases, Type Certification and airspace integration.
  • Guide reviews across total system design and test processes.
  • Translate customer requirements into airworthiness criteria and plans.
  • Lead certification activities and risk assessments with DoD/FAA authorities.

Skills

Airworthiness
DoD FAA relations
MIL-HDBK-516
Manned/UAS aircraft
MATLAB
JIRA
DOORS
CATIA
3DX
Top Secret clearance
Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Aerospace/Systems Eng
Master's (preferred)

Tools

MATLAB
JIRA
DOORS
MS Office
CATIA
3DX

Job description

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA seeks an Airworthiness Engineer to develop and author certification plans for developmental and production aircraft, supporting FAA/DoD processes and flight releases. You will collaborate across disciplines to translate requirements into airworthiness criteria and maintain plans throughout the product lifecycle.

The role emphasizes building relationships with DoD/FAA authorities, applying MIL-HDBK-516 standards, and guiding teams through certifications, COA

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