On-Site Avionics Certification Engineer, Phoenix

Acron Aviation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Acron Aviation in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Avionics Certification Engineer to lead FAA certification activities for STCs, TSOs, and aircraft modifications across commercial and military platforms.

You will collaborate with FAA, DERs, and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, implement testing plans, and maintain documentation for safe, reliable in-service performance. Strong FAA regulation experience and DO-178/DO-254 familiarity are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in aviation certification, aircraft modifications, avionics integration, or aerospace systems engineering.
• Experience supporting STCs, TSOAs, PMA programs and aircraft modification certification activities.
• Experience working with Part 23, Part 25, Part 27, or Part 29 aircraft programs.
• Working knowledge of FAA certification processes and regulations.
• Experience preparing certification documentation and supporting compliance activities.
• Familiarity with avionics systems architecture and aircraft integration principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Support certification programs through planning, execution, and FAA approval activities.
• Assist in developing certification approaches for avionics systems, aircraft modifications, and product installations.
• Coordinate with FAA representatives, DERs, designated delegates, and internal stakeholders as required.
• Prepare and maintain certification documentation, including: Certification Plans; Compliance Checklists; Means of Compliance Documentation; Conformity Inspection Requests; Ground and Flight Test Plans; FAA Approval Data Packages.
• Support STC certification efforts involving surveillance systems, flight and data recorders, displays, and other avionics product lines.
• Support TSO authorization projects, including qualification testing, environmental compliance, software, and hardware certification activities.
• Interpret and apply applicable FAA regulations, guidance material, and industry standards (DO-160, DO-178, DO-254, ARP4754A, ARP4761).
• Participate in certification activities involving conformity inspections, testing, audits, and FAA reviews.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of certification processes and practices.

Skills

Aviation certification

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional work

Engineering communication

Aerospace systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Advanced degree in engineering

Job description

Acron Aviation in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Avionics Certification Engineer to lead FAA certification activities for STCs, TSOs, and aircraft modifications across commercial and military platforms.

You will collaborate with FAA, DERs, and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, implement testing plans, and maintain documentation for safe, reliable in-service performance. Strong FAA regulation experience and DO-178/DO-254 familiarity are required.