Aviation Certification Engineer — Lead FAA Approvals & Growth

Game Aerospace LLC; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Tuition and training reimbursement

Life and Disability insurance

Private Pilot's License program

Game Aerospace Flying Club

Job summary

Game Aerospace LLC in Bentonville, AR, is seeking a Certification Engineer to own the certification strategy for new product designs and major changes. You will work with FAA and DERs to obtain approvals, define the certification basis, and manage schedules to gate flight tests and delivery.

You will collaborate daily with design, systems, and production engineers, write test plans and compliance reports, and guide the shop in implementing regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• BS in Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Airframe & Powerplant certificate or Inspection Authorization preferred.
• Deep knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 21, 23, and 25.
• Experience on TC, STC, or PMA programs.
• Experience authoring test plans and compliance reports for FAA/DER.

Responsibilities

• Plan, build, and own the certification strategy for new product designs and major changes.
• Write, review, and secure approval of test plans, analyses, and system safety documents.
• Collaborate with FAA and DERs to move programs through TIAs and approvals.
• Translate regulatory requirements into design and shop needs.
• Manage certification project schedules and surface risks in writing.
• Lead design, test, and certification meetings.

Skills

Aviation engineering

Regulatory knowledge

Technical writing

FAA/DER interaction

Project scheduling

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Tools

SolidWorks

EPDM

Job description

Game Aerospace LLC in Bentonville, AR, is seeking a Certification Engineer to own the certification strategy for new product designs and major changes. You will work with FAA and DERs to obtain approvals, define the certification basis, and manage schedules to gate flight tests and delivery.

You will collaborate daily with design, systems, and production engineers, write test plans and compliance reports, and guide the shop in implementing regulatory requirements.