Certification Engineer

Whelen Engineering; Chester (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Whelen Engineering in Chester, CT is seeking a Certification Engineer to prepare certification deliverables, lead RTCA (DO-160), ASTM, SAE, and MIL STD work, and coordinate cross-functional activities across departments.

You will guide FAA design/production approval requirements, oversee documentation, and drive timely, compliant certification outcomes through collaboration with multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4-7 years in certification/engineering/quality roles.
• Strong understanding of certification processes, docs, and compliance.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage moderately complex projects independently.

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 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

Bachelor's degree in a related field

4-7 years of experience in certification, engineering, quality, or 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

Job description

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.

Department: Office CT

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chester, CT

Reporting To: Christina Underwood

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".

This Job Description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company's discretion. Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment at-will relationship with the Company. Employment at-will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.