Airworthiness & Regulatory Engineer 4

CTS International; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS International is seeking a Senior Airworthiness & Regulatory Engineer to join their team in Everett, Washington. This role involves leading investigations related to regulatory compliance issues, working closely with functional engineering organizations, and improving processes in the context of airplane certification.

The ideal candidate will have over 9 years of experience in related fields, hold a relevant advanced degree, and possess strong communication and leadership skills. This full-time position requires onsite work 100% of the time.

Qualifications

• 9+ years related work experience or equivalent education.
• Experience with commercial airplane operation and certification.
• Pilot’s license and Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigation processes for regulatory compliance issues.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment during investigations.
• Develop root cause investigations and containment actions.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to lead and mentor a diverse team

Experience with RCCA tools

Knowledge of FAA regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in engineering or related field

Tools

5-Whys

Fishbone tool

Job description

Overview

Company In-Service Safety Organization is looking for an Airworthiness & Regulatory Engineer (Senior) to join our team in Everett, Washington. As an engineer in the Company Safety and Compliance Investigations (S&CI) team, you will have the opportunity to work independently while leading teams tasked with performing detailed Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations related to regulatory compliance issues. This activity enables program and functional leadership to understand the systemic root causes of compliance issues and implement effective corrective actions that contain the issue and prevent recurrence. This position offers exposure to all aspects of airplane certification across the airplane lifecycle. The importance of this function can’t be over-stated as you will contribute to Company product safety by maintaining and restoring compliance with regulatory requirements. Investigations typically follow the Company Problem Solving Model (BPSM) process, which provides a structured approach to investigations. Engagement with company leadership, certification experts, and functional experts from across the company make this position highly invigorating. We have a close knit group with dedicated mentors and RCCA experts available for consultation.

Position Responsibilities

• For any identified issue related to FAA issued Letters of Investigation, Informal or Formal Compliance Actions, Voluntary Disclosures, Self-Audit findings, and Part 25 Airworthiness Non-Compliances, the BCA S&CI team leads the functional engineering organizations through the structured investigation process.
• Coordinate closely with Company functional groups, management and executives, and suppliers to ensure all stakeholders are aligned with the investigation’s status and resolution.
• Work with the functional groups within Company to investigate the regulatory compliance issue by identifying the problem statement, developing a comprehensive root cause investigation that leads to systemic root causes, developing containment actions, actions to prevent recurrence, and actions to verify non-recurrence.
• Coordinate closely with the Organizational Designation Authorization (ODA) to ensure the investigation write-up meets regulatory expectations.
• Partner with enterprise groups to continuously improve processes and tools to ensure we are ready for the future of BCA and to ensure these processes are consistent with the greater Company Enterprise.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to interact and communicate with Company senior management and technical peers from external Customers, including airlines and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to lead, influence, and mentor a diverse team.
• Intrinsic aptitude for taking initiative, leading cross-functional teams and complex projects.
• Ability and willingness to take ownership of, and facilitate, work activities to ensure they are completed accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner.

Required Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.
• 9+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) tools such as 5-Whys or Fishbone, and/or the Company Problem Solving Model (BPSM).
• 1+ years of experience with commercial airplane operation, certification, safety requirements and procedures.
• Working knowledge of FAA Regulatory Compliance and ODA procedures per 8100.15.
• 1+ years of experience working with FAA or other regulatory agencies.
• 1+ years of experience in Commercial Airplane-Systems design or analysis (e.g. Flight Controls, Hydraulics, Avionics, Fuels, etc.) or Systems Integration.
• Pilot’s license.
• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License.

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years of related work experience, Master+7 years of related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Position Location: Everett, WA. The selected candidate must be able to work 100% onsite.

12+ months - possible extension and possible FTE opportunity.