Certification Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group in Atlanta, GA seeks an experienced certification engineer to lead airworthiness activities for modification projects.

The role requires knowledge of FAR regulations, certification planning, and coordination with FAA DERs/DARs; strong documentation and communication skills are essential for successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• B.S. in aerospace or mechanical engineering or related field preferred.
• 4–7 years of engineering experience; internships/co-ops count.
• Knowledge of aircraft certification processes and substantiation techniques.
• Strong computer skills; proficient with MS Office.
• Familiar with aircraft mechanical/structural design, materials, fabrication, aerospace hardware.
• Organized, good communicator, professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop certification plans, compliance checklists, conformity inspection plans.
• Develop substantiation reports and test plans/reports for flammability and cabin safety.
• Draft certification presentations for meetings and manage small STC/PMAs for certification requirements including data deliverables and supplier coordination.
• Identify applicable airworthiness requirements for major design changes.
• Support FAA regulatory agencies via project presentations.
• Interface with customers, suppliers and other project stakeholders regarding certification of modification projects.

Skills

FAR regulations

Certification documents

FAA DER/DAR experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

B.S. in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

1. B.S. in aerospace or mechanical engineering or related scientific field strongly preferred.

2. Four (4) to seven (7) years overall work experience in an engineering role. Engineering internships and Co-op assignments may be applied to experience requirements.

3. Must possess some knowledge of aircraft certification processes and substantiation techniques.

4. Must have strong computer skills and demonstrate proficiency with MS Office programs.

5. Must be familiar with aircraft mechanical/structural design processes, materials, fabrication methods and aerospace hardware.

6. Must be organized and an effective individual contributor, presenting good communication skills and a professional appearance.

Preferred:

7. Knowledge of aircraft interiors.

8. Experience as a certification engineer, design engineer, or substantiation engineer.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop certification plans, compliance checklists, conformity inspection plans

2. Develop substantiation reports and test plans / reports for flammability and cabin safety.

3. Draft certification presentations for all meetings and manage small STC / PMA projects for certification requirements including data deliverables from suppliers, and coordinating responses to inquiries, significant certification issues and airworthiness concerns.

4. Identify applicable airworthiness requirements for proposed major design changes.

5. Support the relationship with FAA regulatory agencies via project presentations.

6. Interface with customers, suppliers and other project stakeholders pertaining to certification of modification projects.

Comments/Special Instructions

Top 3 Skills Needed:

1. Working Knowledge of FAR regulations and aircraft certification

2. Preparing and reviewing certification documents e.g. PSCP, test plans etc.

3. Experience working with FAA DER’s & DAR’s.61.59