Principal Aircraft Seating Test & Certification Engineer

Tharp Consulting; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting seeks a Principal Test & Certification Engineer to lead qualification of advanced aircraft seating systems in Fort Worth, TX. You will define and execute structural, environmental, dynamic, and endurance test programs and ensure compliance with FAA/EASA and OEM requirements.

You will collaborate with design, quality, and manufacturing teams, interface with certification authorities, analyze test data, document qualification submittals, and mentor engineers to improve test

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in aircraft seating qualification testing and certification engineering.
• Working knowledge of FAA/EASA and OEM compliance requirements.
• Ability to interpret test results, troubleshoot, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Excellent technical communication and documentation skills.
• Leadership capability to mentor engineers and improve test processes.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute structural, environmental, dynamic, and endurance test programs for seating systems.
• Ensure compliance with FAA/EASA and OEM requirements and support aircraft seating certification approvals.
• Collaborate with design, quality, and manufacturing teams to plan, run, and evaluate testing.
• Interface with certification authorities and respond to technical questions and compliance needs.
• Analyze complex test data and drive engineering conclusions that support regulatory and OEM approvals.
• Produce clear technical documentation for qualification and certification submittals.
• Mentor engineers and improve test methods through continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Seating qualification testing

Certification engineering

FAA/EASA compliance

Test data interpretation

Technical documentation

Leadership & mentoring

Job description

Tharp Consulting seeks a Principal Test & Certification Engineer to lead qualification of advanced aircraft seating systems in Fort Worth, TX. You will define and execute structural, environmental, dynamic, and endurance test programs and ensure compliance with FAA/EASA and OEM requirements.

You will collaborate with design, quality, and manufacturing teams, interface with certification authorities, analyze test data, document qualification submittals, and mentor engineers to improve test