Senior Aircraft Certification Design Engineer

Daher LLC; Sandpoint, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Daher LLC in Sandpoint, Idaho invites an experienced Certification Engineer to lead Kodiak certification activities. You will coordinate with the FAA, manage certification plans, and guide design changes to ensure compliance with Part 23/Part 21D requirements.

The role supports foreign validations and ongoing airworthiness activities. Join a team responsible for Kodiak aircraft programs, with emphasis on FAA liaison, regulatory strategy, and robust documentation for continued airworthiness and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
• 10 years aerospace experience with 3+ years in certification activities.
• Strong knowledge of 14 CFR Part 23 and AMDT 23-63.
• Experience with 14 CFR Part 21D certification and FAA Order 8110.4.
• Knowledge of regulations, Orders, and Advisory Circulars.
• Experience with Minor Change Agreement processes.
• Ability to collaborate with the FAA and DERs.
• Familiarity with foreign validation processes and concepts.
• Willingness to learn Kodiak airplane structures and systems for changes.
• Ability to manage certification plans, compliance documents, and conformity inspections.

Responsibilities

• Review type design changes and provide regulatory input to cross-functional teams.
• Classify changes as minor or major per MCA.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations in change substantiation.
• Maintain relationship with FAA WCB program manager and coordinate with FAA.
• Develop strategic plans to navigate evolving FAA policies.
• Support development of compliance checklists for major change programs.
• Prepare certification documentation and test plans for certification activities.
• Support foreign validation efforts and international regulatory processes.

Skills

Certification activities

FAA coordination

DER collaboration

Part 23 knowledge

Part 21D familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Daher LLC in Sandpoint, Idaho invites an experienced Certification Engineer to lead Kodiak certification activities. You will coordinate with the FAA, manage certification plans, and guide design changes to ensure compliance with Part 23/Part 21D requirements.

The role supports foreign validations and ongoing airworthiness activities. Join a team responsible for Kodiak aircraft programs, with emphasis on FAA liaison, regulatory strategy, and robust documentation for continued airworthiness and