Certification Engineer

Whelen Engineering; Cedar Lake (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Whelen Engineering is looking for a Certification Engineer to manage and prepare certification deliverables, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and regulatory standards. This role requires collaboration across departments and a strong understanding of certification processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 4–7 years of related experience.

Responsibilities include executing certification protocols, guiding company personnel with FAA requirements, and ensuring accurate documentation of certification activities. Effective communication skills are essential as the role involves working within a primarily English-speaking environment.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of relevant experience in certification, engineering, quality, or a related function.
• Strong understanding of documentation practices and compliance standards.
• Ability to manage moderately complex projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, execute, and finalize certification protocols and deliverables.
• Coordinate all certification activities through proactive communication.
• Oversee certification processes and documentation to ensure compliance.

Skills

Certification processes

Regulatory standards

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Certification Engineer

Department: Office CT

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chester, CT

Reporting To: Christina Underwood

Description

The Certification Engineer is responsible for preparing certification deliverables and providing guidance, support and expertise related to certification activities. This role coordinates certification efforts cross-functionally, ensuring alignment with internal procedures and regulatory standards. The position operates with a high degree of independence while collaborating with multiple departments to support timely, compliant certification outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, execute, and finalize all protocols and deliverables associated with certification work
• Company focal for RTCA (DO-160), ASTM, SAE, and MIL STD test standards
• Coordinate all certification activities through proactive communication with impacted departments and personnel
• Provide guidance, as needed, to company personnel on FAA design and production approval holder requirements
• Oversee certification processes and documentation to ensure compliance with internal standards and applicable regulations
• Review and evaluate certification procedures, identifying opportunities for improvement and efficiency
• Ensure accurate documentation and timely completion of certification deliverables
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project timelines and quality objectives
• Provide guidance and support to team members and stakeholders on certification-related requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 4–7 years of relevant experience in certification, engineering, quality, or a related function
• Strong understanding of certification processes, documentation practices, and compliance standards
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage moderately complex projects independently while contributing to team-based initiatives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

All Employees Shall

• Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements.
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.
• Attend scheduled EH&S training program
• Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans.
• Recommend improved EH&S practices.

Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and third parties. This ability to communicate requires the employee to be conversant in English as the majority of our workforce and the third parties that we encounter only speak English.

The incumbent is responsible for complying with the policies in Whelen’s “Employee Handbook.”