Global Systems Integration Lead for Aircraft Certification

Supernal; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 291,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site 5 days a week

Job summary

Supernal seeks a System Engineering & Integration Manager to lead cross‑functional integration across aircraft systems, ensuring alignment with ARP4754A/ARP4761A, DO-178C/DO-254 and FAA Part 21 throughout the lifecycle.

This on-site role requires 10+ years in systems engineering, MBSE experience, and the ability to manage risks and major design reviews (SRR, PDR, TRR) while coordinating with stakeholders. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, electrical, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of aircraft systems engineering and integration experience.
• Strong knowledge of SAE ARP4754A and ARP4761.
• Working knowledge of DO-178C and DO-254 in certified aircraft programs.
• Solid understanding of FAA certification frameworks, including 14 CFR Part 21.
• Experience supporting certification programs and engaging with regulatory authorities.
• Experience with requirements management and configuration control tools (e.g., DOORS).
• Familiarity with MBSE methodologies and modeling tools (e.g., Cameo, SysML).

Responsibilities

• Review engineering processes and governance to ensure alignment with FAA-recognized development standards.
• Identify gaps between engineering processes and FAA-compliant systems frameworks, and define process improvements for certification readiness.
• Lead the transfer and internalization of engineering systems, compliance methodologies, and certification governance.
• Review system architectures, designs, and major decisions from integration, safety, and certification perspectives.
• Ensure sizing, margins, performance allocations, and architectural trade-offs at the vehicle level.
• Evaluate trade studies and configuration changes for alignment with vehicle performance and certification basis.
• Monitor cross-functional interfaces to maintain configuration coherence.
• Provide technical review positions at SRR, PDR, TRR and Configuration Control Boards.
• Identify vehicle-level risks and require mitigation within delegated authority.
• Ensure outputs align with FAA Part 21 Applicant obligations and certification strategy.
• Escalate deviations or risks to leadership as needed.
• Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, electrical, mechanical engineering, or related field

10+ years experience in aircraft systems engineering

AR P4754A/ARP4761 knowledge

DO-178C/DO-254 knowledge

FAA Part 21 familiarity

Regulatory engagement experience

Requirements management (DOORS)

MBSE (Cameo, SysML)

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

SysML

Job description

Supernal seeks a System Engineering & Integration Manager to lead cross‑functional integration across aircraft systems, ensuring alignment with ARP4754A/ARP4761A, DO-178C/DO-254 and FAA Part 21 throughout the lifecycle.

This on-site role requires 10+ years in systems engineering, MBSE experience, and the ability to manage risks and major design reviews (SRR, PDR, TRR) while coordinating with stakeholders. Travel up to 25% may be required.