Remote Certification Engineer - Airframe & FAA Compliance

Archer; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer is an aerospace company leading the development of an all-electric, four-passenger VTOL aircraft. The Certification Engineering team serves as the expert for airframe certification, guiding the type certification process through FAA regulations and compliance plans.

This role collaborates with airframe teams, DERs, and regulatory authorities to ensure thorough, auditable certification activities. We seek a senior engineer with a BS in Structural Engineering or related field and at least

Qualifications

• BS in Structural Engineering or related degree.
• 5+ years experience in certification in civil or military aircraft.
• Experience with Part 23, 8110.4c, AC 20-107, AC 23-19 and other applicable regulations and guidance materials.
• Ability to interpret FAA regulations and guidance material and communicate requirements to internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in developing and executing certification plans.
• Experience interacting and communicating directly with FAA.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support certification activities for Airframe teams.
• Establish compliance strategies for certification of Airframe including methods of compliance to FAA regulations.
• Work directly with the teams to establish relevant designs, development, and certification plans for Type Certification.
• Act as liaison between the teams and FAA Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs).
• Communicate regulatory requirements in a clear and concise manner to the teams and other Archer teams to ensure all stakeholders understand the scope of compliance activities.
• Ensure appropriate methods of compliance are selected and adhered to.
• Lead the development, authoring, review, and execution of all the Airframe certification plans.
• Assist with planning and execution of development and certification test campaigns, including coordination of Conformity Inspections, DER witnessing, and test results documentation.
• Review designs and documentation with DERs to ensure compliance with airworthiness standards.
• Support meetings with regulatory authorities; prepare briefing materials, and ensure completion of action items.
• Collaborate with other members of the certification team to develop integrated aircraft level planning.

Skills

Certification experience

FAA regulations interpretation

Airframe certification

Regulatory liaison

Communication skills

Education

BS in Structural Engineering or related degree

Job description

Archer is an aerospace company leading the development of an all-electric, four-passenger VTOL aircraft. The Certification Engineering team serves as the expert for airframe certification, guiding the type certification process through FAA regulations and compliance plans.

This role collaborates with airframe teams, DERs, and regulatory authorities to ensure thorough, auditable certification activities. We seek a senior engineer with a BS in Structural Engineering or related field and at least