Certification Engineer

Safran; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Cabin in Northwest Aerospace Technologies, USA, is seeking a Certification Engineer to lead certification activities for aircraft interior projects. The role focuses on maintaining regulatory compliance with FAA/EASA requirements and coordinating with stakeholders across departments.

The position involves defining certification requirements, preparing high-level project documents, and interacting with regulatory authorities throughout all project phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• More than 3 years of experience in aircraft certification.
• Strong knowledge of FAA Certification Procedures, FARs, and commercial aviation certification process.
• MS Office proficiency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Indirectly responsible for implementation and maintenance of certification department procedures and work instructions.
• Directly responsible for generation of all project specific certification documentation that is assigned.
• Reports on the performance of the certification activities for projects, to insure conformity inspections and documentation are planned for and accomplished, and that all project conformity records have been submitted for review and approval.
• Provides input on project budgets for projects.
• Coordinates with the Director of Certification and FAA designees (FAA Projects).
• Coordinates with Office of Airworthiness and EASA designees (EASA Projects).
• Actively work with the quality assurance disciplines to ensure conformity inspections and documentation are planned for and accomplished, and that all project conformity records have been submitted for review and approval.

Skills

MS Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Self-discipline

Organizational skills

Dependability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job details

Certification Engineer

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.

Safran Cabin is the world's No. 1 in aircraft interiors. Safran Cabin provides innovative, smart and sustainable cabin interiors, as well as advanced water and waste management systems.

Here, you will develop your skills and grow within a community of experts who enrich your experience every day.

Here, collaboration connects our teams across the globe.

Did you know? We have probably already flown together!

Would you like to join us? Learn more about Safran Cabin here.

(Hyperlink: https://www.safran-group.com/en/companies/safran-cabin)

Reference number

2025-162528

Job details

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Architecture and systems engineering - RAMS (reliability availability maintainability safety)

Job title

Certification Engineer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Northwest Aerospace Technologies (“NAT”), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. Focusing on commercial & military aircrafts, NAT provides first class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, & manufacturing for a variety of Blue-Chip customers.

POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas & even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration & individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, & trust to push each other forward & achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense & contribute to creating a safer & more sustainable world. We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team & become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground & in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back & say, “We did that”.

The Certification Engineer is responsible for ensuring the activities of the certification projects conform to the company quality system procedures and work instructions as documented. The Certification Engineer is responsible to define and coordinate certification requirements internally and with regulatory agencies and customers throughout all phases of projects, and to prepare and maintain high level certification project documents. This individual works closely with the Director of Certification, the Customer, Engineering department, Program Management and Quality Assurance to ensure that the design packages meet the requirements of the FAA and EASA (as applicable).

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the Certification Engineer include but are not limited to the following:

• Indirectly responsible for implementation and maintenance of certification department procedures and work instructions
• Directly responsible for generation of all project specific certification documentation that is assigned
• Reports on the performance of the certification activities for projects, to insure conformity inspections and documentation are planned for and accomplished, and that all project conformity records have been submitted for review and approval.
• Provides input on project budgets for projects
• Coordinates with the Director of Certification and FAA designees (FAA Projects)
• Coordinates with Office of Airworthiness and EASA designees (EASA Projects)
• Actively work with the quality assurance disciplines to ensure conformity inspections and documentation are planned for and accomplished, and that all project conformity records have been submitted for review and approval.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Northwest Aerospace Technologies (“NAT”), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. Focusing on commercial and military aircrafts, NAT provides first class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, and manufacturing for a variety of Blue Chip customers.

POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, “We did that”.

Candidate skills & requirements

At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.

Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:

• Team oriented
• Process focused
• Open & honest communication
• Quality minded
• Ability to persevere and honor commitments
• Recognizes success
• Executes with urgency
• Creates solutions
• Customer focused in everything we do

Job Requirements:

• A four year technical degree or a minimum of 6 years of industry experience in aircraft certification.
• Strong knowledge of FAA Certification Procedures, FARs, and commercial aviation certification process.

Skills/Abilities

• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Strong verbal, technical writing, and written communication skills for internal company, customer, and authority interactions.
• Hardworking, dependable, organized, and self‐disciplined.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily office work with some travel required.
• Consistent use of computer key board and monitor

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.

Annual salary

$81,470 - $128,020 annual salary

Job location

North America, United States, Washington, Everett

Job location

North America, United States, Washington, Everett

City (-ies)

415 Riverside Rd. WA 98201 Everett

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years