Aviation Certification Design Engineer - FAA Liaison

DAHER; Sandpoint (ID); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Daher's Kodiak program in Sandpoint, Idaho is seeking an Aircraft Certification Design Engineer to act as a primary certification coordinator, interfacing with the FAA for type design changes and regulatory compliance. The role requires deep knowledge of 14 CFR Part 23 and related regulations, and the ability to navigate both domestic and foreign validation processes.

Responsibilities include preparing certification plans, managing conformity, and supporting safety activities such as SB/AD

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10 aerospace experience, with 3 years in certification activities including FAA coordination and DER collaboration.
• Well-versed in 14 CFR Part 23, AMDt23-63 and prior, and Part 21D certification knowledge.
• Knowledge of the relationship between regulations, Orders, and Advisory Circulars.
• Ability to cultivate excellent working relationships with the FAA and foreign validation processes.

Responsibilities

• Review type design changes and provide technical and regulatory input to cross-functional teams.
• Classify changes as minor or major per MCA.
• Ensure regulatory requirements are addressed in change substantiation.
• Submit changes to DERs per MCA requirements and maintain FAA relationships.
• Support certification activities, including preparation of compliance docs and test plans.
• Assist with foreign validations and navigation of regulatory authorities.

Skills

Aerospace Certification

FAA Coordination

Regulatory Compliance

DER Collaboration

Part 23/Part 21D knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline

Job description

Daher's Kodiak program in Sandpoint, Idaho is seeking an Aircraft Certification Design Engineer to act as a primary certification coordinator, interfacing with the FAA for type design changes and regulatory compliance. The role requires deep knowledge of 14 CFR Part 23 and related regulations, and the ability to navigate both domestic and foreign validation processes.

Responsibilities include preparing certification plans, managing conformity, and supporting safety activities such as SB/AD