Airworthiness Engineer (Systems Specialist) (Reston)

CMC Électronique; Great Falls Crossing (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering team at an established industry player focused on innovative avionics solutions. As an Airworthiness Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with safety standards and certification processes. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly impact the development of cutting-edge aerospace technologies. With a commitment to excellence and a collaborative atmosphere, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant contribution in the aviation sector.

Benefits

401K Match Program

BCBS Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Generous PTO Plan

Autonomy in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years in airworthiness certification for aerospace programs.
• Strong knowledge of Civil Airborne Safety System standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare certification plans and manage avionics safety compliance.
• Serve as primary contact for regulatory authority on product certification.

Skills

Airworthiness Certification

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Tools

SAE ARP 4761

SAE ARP 4754A

GPS/FMS Systems

Job description

Airworthiness Engineer (Systems Specialist) (Reston)

CMC Electronics (CMC) has earned an international reputation for innovation and excellence in the design, manufacturing and support of electronic products for the aviation markets. CMC is focused on delivering innovative cockpit and avionics system integration solutions to commercial and military customers worldwide.

Its principal facilities are located in Montreal, Quebec; Ottawa, Ontario; Chicago, Illinois and our newest site in Reston, Virginia. CMC is a major supplier to the aerospace and high-technology industries, airlines, military agencies and government customers worldwide.

As we build a new team in Reston, VA, we're looking for engineers and technologists ready to be pioneers in the application of emerging tools and techniques, maintaining the highest reliability demanded by aerospace while bringing forth new products and capabilities at a brisk pace.

This is an onsite position in our Reston, VA office location. To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government.

As an Airworthiness Engineer (Systems Specialist), your key responsibilities include :

• Prepare the certification plans for CMC Electronics products in collaboration with the product development teams. These plans establish the Certification Basis and lead to TSO design approval from regulatory agencies.
• Serve as primary point of contact between CMC Electronics and the regulatory authority for the avionics product certification.
• Lead presentations to Certification Authorities (i.e. Concept briefings, Type Board Meetings).
• Responsible for managing avionics safety/compliance for certification activities of various subsystems using guidance of SAE ARP 4761/4754A
• Ensure that the contractual and derived system and safety requirements are achieved by the design team. Define requirements necessary to prevent mishaps or control risk throughout the system life cycle.
• Assess the impact of design, manufacturing, maintenance and operational procedures on system safety.
• Participate in internal/external design reviews and peer reviews of system documentation (such as specifications, development plans, technical manuals, etc.) to ensure product development complies with the certification basis and other airworthiness standards.
• Deliver the declaration attesting to the demonstration of conformity with its certification basis. Prepare and submit the draft Type Certficate Data Sheet to be issued by the Certification Authority.
• For already certified products, review and approve Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (including system-level Engineering Change Orders, Service Bulletins, etc.) and ensure the product continues to meet its certification basis.
• Performs all other tasks as assigned.

Basic Requirements :

• Bachelor of Engineering degree from a recognized university ( Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in Engineering)
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in a high technology airworthiness certification environment for civil and/or military aerospace programs
• Knowledge of Civil Airborne Safety System standards; SAE ARP 4761 & 4754A
• Technical expertise in Electrical, Avionic and Electronic systems
• Strong communication and technical writing skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
• Dynamic and innovative team player

Preferred qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant experience in a high technology civil aviation TSO-certification environment
• Knowledge of Civil Airborne Safety Standards AC 2X.1309, MIL-HDBK-882 and MIL-HDBK217F
• GPS or FMS product knowledge

What we offer:

• F ast paced environment with significant autonomy
• ¨Start up¨ work environment in a well-established organization
• 401K Match Program
• BCBS Medical, HSA with Company contribution, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• Generous PTO Plan

CMC Electronics is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. CMC Electronics is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law ("Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor”).