Senior Certification Engineer - Flight Compliance (9/80)

RAVE Aerospace GmbH; Brea, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus program

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and year-end shutdown

9/80 alternative work schedule

Job summary

RAVE Aerospace Senior Certification Engineer to lead regulatory compliance for airborne equipment and systems across transport category aircraft. You will ensure all certification deliverables meet airworthiness requirements and coordinate with FAA/EASA and customers.

You will work with product teams, test labs and suppliers to plan tests, prepare safety and system assessments, and manage qualification activities. The role requires extensive FAA/EASA knowledge and regulatory interfacing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 6-10 years in a similar role.
• Experience with designing, manufacturing and certifying aircraft components.
• Experience interfacing with FAA or EASA in certification environments.
• AS9100 quality system knowledge.
• In-depth knowledge of FAA 14 CFRs and EASA CS Part 21/25.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Familiar with EMI testing and environmental test procedures.
• Knowledge of STC, RFC, PMA and Minor Change processes.
• Ability to interact with FAA and customers.

Responsibilities

• Identify and document test levels for environmental and electrical testing of new LRU designs and improvements.
• Develop, review and release Certification documents ensuring compliance with airworthiness requirements.
• Include safety assessments such as product FHA and system SAF assessments.
• Coordinate with integrators, customers and labs for qualification test readiness.
• Perform FRACA root cause analyses and release corrective actions.
• Coordinate with QA and management for conformity inspections.
• Represent the company with FAA and customers.
• Advise management on airworthiness issues regarding design and manufacturing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Regulatory liaison

Airworthiness expertise

Certification planning

Documentation management

Root cause analysis

Communication with FAA/EASA

Project coordination

QA familiarity

Test planning

Ms Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

RAVE Aerospace Senior Certification Engineer to lead regulatory compliance for airborne equipment and systems across transport category aircraft. You will ensure all certification deliverables meet airworthiness requirements and coordinate with FAA/EASA and customers.

You will work with product teams, test labs and suppliers to plan tests, prepare safety and system assessments, and manage qualification activities. The role requires extensive FAA/EASA knowledge and regulatory interfacing.