Senior Certification Engineer

Luminator Technology Group; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous time off

Educational assistance program

Health and wellness benefits

401K match

Benefits from day one

Job summary

Luminator Technology Group is seeking a Lead Aerospace Certification Engineer for its Plano, TX headquarters. You will lead certification and regulatory compliance efforts for aircraft lighting and software-controlled systems, coordinating with engineering, quality, customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies.

The role emphasizes DO-160 environmental testing, system safety considerations, and DO-178C/DO-254 familiarity, with oversight of on-site test laboratories and certification activities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in aerospace, avionics, or regulated product development.
• Familiarity with FAA/EASA certification processes or compliance testing.
• Experience with lab or environmental testing (DO-160 or similar).
• Strong technical writing and organizational skill.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead aircraft certification and regulatory compliance activities.
• Provide oversight of onsite test laboratories and ensure readiness and compliance.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, suppliers, customers, and regulatory representatives.
• Develop certification strategies and demonstrate compliance with FAA and EASA requirements.
• Participate in certification reviews, audits, and test events.

Job description

Be a Part of Something Bigger!

At Luminator Technology Group, we're redefining what's possible in transportation technology. As a global leader serving customers in 85 countries with more than 1,000 employees worldwide, our innovations help move millions of people safely and efficiently every day. Guided by our core values of Better Together, Customer First, Results, Be the Best, and Respect & Trust, we foster a culture where talented professionals can make a meaningful impact while advancing their careers.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Lead Aerospace Certification Engineer to join our Lighting & Software Systems team. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in bringing cutting-edge aircraft lighting and software-controlled electronic systems to market while ensuring compliance with the industry's highest safety and regulatory standards.

In this highly visible role, you will split your time between leading aircraft certification and regulatory compliance activities and providing oversight of our onsite test laboratory operations. You will collaborate across engineering, quality, customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies to help certify innovative products for commercial and business aviation platforms. From developing certification strategies and demonstrating compliance with FAA and EASA requirements to overseeing critical testing activities and laboratory readiness, you'll be at the center of the product validation and certification process.

If you're passionate about aviation, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and thrive in environments where engineering excellence and regulatory compliance intersect, we'd love to hear from you.

This role will be onsite at our Plano, Texas Headquarters, Monday-Friday.

What You’ll Do:

• Support certification planning and execution for aircraft lighting and control systems
• Prepare compliance documentation, qualification test plans, procedures, and reports
• Coordinate environmental qualification testing (DO-160) and photometric performance
• Provide oversight of onsite engineering test laboratories used by product development teams, including test readiness, equipment capability, lab compliance, resource planning, and support for certification and qualification testing activities
• Contribute to system safety analyses and installation approvals
• Work with engineering teams, suppliers, customers, and regulatory representatives
• Participate in certification reviews, audits, and test events

Testing:

• Contribute to system safety analyses and installation approvals
• Work with engineering teams, suppliers, customers, and regulatory representatives
• Participate in certification reviews, audits, and test events

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in aerospace, avionics, or regulated product development required.
• Familiarity with FAA/EASA certification processes or compliance testing
• Experience with lab or environmental testing (DO-160 or similar
• Strong technical writing and organizational skill
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with aircraft lighting or cabin/avionics systems
• Exposure to DO-178C or DO-254
• Tier 1 supplier or STC certification experience

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, Electrical, Systems, Software, or related Engineering field is required.

Why You’ll Love Working at Luminator:

• Competitive compensation packages with career growth potential.
• Generous time off: Vacation and wellness time, plus 10 company holidays, and 2 floating daysof your choice.
• Educational Assistance Program: Robust reimbursement program for professional growth.
• Health and wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to include:
  • FSA, HSA, STD, LTD, Voluntary Life and AD&D, EAP, MD LIVE, PET INSURANCE & MORE.
• 401K Match program- Retirement Planningthrough Vanguard.
• Benefits effective on Day One!
• Find out more about us by visiting our Life@Luminator page!

It is the policy of Luminator to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Luminator prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

The above described responsibilities and requirements are a general guide for the role you are applying for and are not all inclusive of the job requirements.

Luminator Technology Group does not accept staffing agency candidates for our postings.

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