Flammability Certification Engineer II

Jobtailor; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a qualified engineer to lead FAA certification efforts for seating components. The role requires directing engineering solutions and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with FAA/EASA standards and regulatory submissions.

The candidate will provide technical leadership, review designs, and support certifications for seating products within the main cabin flammability program.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with minimum 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aeronautical, civil, chemical, textile, or related engineering as required by FAA
• U.S. Person
• Must access ITAR or 600/500-series EAR information or hardware
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with FAA/EASA rules, and TC/STC/PMA/TSO certification processes preferred
• Aerospace interiors experience preferred
• Experience reviewing drawings preferred
• Proficiency in engineering-related software preferred

Responsibilities

• Research, plan, and execute FAA certification processes for commercial aircraft seats and seating components
• Perform standard engineering assignments and drive engineering solutions and design decisions
• Lead internal technical and design reviews for the Flammability Certification team
• Compile FAA certification documentation for submission to commercial aircraft OEMs and regulatory agencies
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams
• Support certification of Seating products within the Main Cabin Flammability Certification team

Skills

FAA knowledge

Cross-functional

MS Office

Regulatory compliance

Technical leadership

Teamwork

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Engineering software

CAD tools

Job description

• Research, plan, and execute FAA certification processes for commercial aircraft seats and seating components
• Perform standard engineering assignments and drive engineering solutions and design decisions
• Lead internal technical and design reviews for the Flammability Certification team
• Compile FAA certification documentation for submission to commercial aircraft OEMs and regulatory agencies
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams
• Support certification of Seating products within the Main Cabin Flammability Certification team

Requirements

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field
• Bachelor’s degree focused in mechanical, aeronautical, civil, chemical, textile, or other relevant engineering, as required by the FAA agreement
• Must be a U.S. Person
• Must be able to access ITAR or 600/500-series EAR information or hardware
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and productively with team members and cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Working knowledge of FAA and EASA rules, regulations, policy memos, guidance materials, and standards related to aircraft seat certification preferred
• Experience with TC, STC, PMA, or TSO certification processes preferred
• Experience with materials and processes used in aircraft interiors design preferred
• Prior aerospace industry experience, specifically aircraft interiors, preferred
• Prior experience reviewing and approving drawings preferred
• Proficiency in engineering-related software programs preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in FAA certification processes for commercial aircraft seats, providing technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• FAA Certification Processes
• Technical Leadership
• Engineering Documentation
• Aerospace Industry Experience
• Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Engineering Assignments
• Design Reviews
• Certification Documentation
• Materials and Processes Knowledge
• Drawing Review and Approval

Soft Skills

• Team Collaboration
• Effective Communication

Industry Keywords

• FAA Rules
• EASA Regulations
• TC Certification
• STC Certification
• PMA Certification
• TSO Certification
• Aircraft Interiors Design

Tools & Technologies

• Engineering-Related Software