Certification Engineer

Bridge Technical Talent; City of Middletown (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge Technical Talent is seeking a certification-focused engineer for a permanent full-time hybrid role. The position requires on-site work in the greater Middletown, CT area a few days per week, coordinating certification activities and ensuring compliance with DO-160, ASTM, SAE, and MIL STD standards.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience) and 4–7 years in certification, engineering, or related functions, with strong organizational,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong understanding of certification processes, documentation practices, and compliance standards.

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

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

This is a permanent full time HYBRID work role-must work on site in the greater Middletown, CT area a few days per week.

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, 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