Certification Engineer

Game Composites LLC; Bentonville, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k with 4% match

PTO and Holidays

Pilot training program

Job summary

Game Aerospace is seeking a Certification Engineer to guide aircraft certification efforts under FAA Part 23. You will lead cross-functional teams across design, systems, and production, managing certification strategy and schedules, while delivering precise reports and documentation.

The role emphasizes strong engineering judgment, collaboration, and hands-on involvement in certification tasks with DERs and the ACO. Growth and specialized training opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• 4+ years’ experience leading FAA certification programs.
• Experience using modern project management software.
• Experience creating professional written reports on technical subjects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, build, and manage project certification strategy.
• Collaborate with design, system, and production engineers on Part 23 type certification.
• Manage complex project schedules and report milestone progress.
• Create, review, and submit reports related to product safety and certification.
• Organize and catalogue certification documentation efficiently.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Project management software

Job description

Job Location: HOME OFFICE - Bentonville, AR 72712

Position Type: Full Time

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Engineering

Game Aerospace is a growing business that designs, manufactures, and sells composite airplanes. Our hand-crafted airplanes are delivered and flown around the world. For more information about the GameBird and our company, visit our website game.aero.

The Certification Engineer is responsible for ensuring product development efforts result in certifiable aircraft. They are experts in FAA regulations; specifically, 14 CFR Part 23. They’ll work with internal and external engineering teams, DERs, and the ACO to ensure programs move steadily toward certification. This role also leads project management functions for major changes and new product design and certification tasks.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Plan, build, and manage project certification strategy.
• Collaborate with design, system, and production engineers on topics related to Part 23 type certification.
• Manage complex project schedules which includes planning, updating, and reporting on milestone progress.
• Create, review, and submit reports related to product safety and certification.
• Organize and catalogue certification documentation in an efficient and reliable manner.
• Lead and facilitate meetings related to design, testing, and certification work.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• 4 or more years’ experience leading FAA certification programs.
• Experience using modern project management software.
• Experience creating professional and efficient written reports based on technical subjects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Composited design and fabrication experience.
• Proficient with 3D modeling software, preferably SolidWorks.
• PMP certification.

Personal attributes that support your success:

• High intellectual curiosity, entrepreneurial, creative thinker and problem-solver, fast learner, with demonstrated initiative.
• High level of maturity and ability to work in a team setting or independently.
• Willing to roll up your sleeves to help drive results.
• Unquestionable ethics and personal integrity.

Game Aerospace Benefits Overview:

Employee Health

• Medical, Dental, and Vision – plans that include both PPO and High-Deductible HSA options for medical.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care) to reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Retirement and Financial Planning

• 401k Plan Highlights include a 4% company match with full vesting day 1.
• Our employee assistance program also includes financial coaching, will preparation, budgeting, and many more.

Protection for You and Your Family

• Company-paid Life Insurance and company-paid Short-Term Disability provide built-in financial protection from day one.
• Optional supplemental Life, Long-Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness plans allow you to customize your coverage as your family’s needs grow.

PTO and Holidays

• 160 hours of Paid Time Off in addition to paid holidays

Employee Pilot Training

• Employee Pilot Training Program to get you your pilot license — a truly unique perk in aerospace.

Game Aerospace is not able to sponsor visas or hire applicants who require immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, E-3, O-1, etc.) at this time. Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the candidate in this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may evolve or change over time. Game Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status of protected veteran, among other things or status as a qualified individual with a disability.