Senior Certification Engineer - Aerospace & FAA DER

Archer Technologies International, Incorporated; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 199,000 - 249,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Technologies International, Incorporated is seeking a senior Certification Engineer to guide the certification effort for our first certified aircraft. You will coordinate FAA interactions, establish compliance plans, and lead DER engagements throughout the type certification program.

You will work closely with engineering teams to develop and document certification strategies, plans, and test campaigns, ensuring adherence to FAA regulations and airworthiness standards across electrical,

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Engineering or related degree.
• 15+ 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 communicate requirements to internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in developing and executing certification plans.
• Experience interacting and communicating directly with FAA.
• Experience as an FAA DER.
• Experience with ODA’s.
• Experience with certification of electrical systems/mechanical systems/propulsion/structures.
• Experience with FAA Conformity
• Experience with TSO approvals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support certification activities for the assigned Engineering teams
• Establish compliance strategies for certification 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 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

FAA DER

Regulatory knowledge

Type Certification

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

BS/MS Engineering

Tools

ODA’s

Job description

Archer Technologies International, Incorporated is seeking a senior Certification Engineer to guide the certification effort for our first certified aircraft. You will coordinate FAA interactions, establish compliance plans, and lead DER engagements throughout the type certification program.

You will work closely with engineering teams to develop and document certification strategies, plans, and test campaigns, ensuring adherence to FAA regulations and airworthiness standards across electrical,