Senior DER Aviation Certification Engineer

HCL Technologies Limited; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech in Seattle seeks a Designated Engineering Representative to support aircraft certification by providing engineering expertise and regulatory guidance in line with aviation standards. You will evaluate designs, conduct technical reviews, and prepare compliance documentation while coordinating with cross-functional teams across design, stress, systems, and manufacturing.

The role emphasizes leadership in certification activities, mentoring teams, and driving improvements in certification

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or related field.
• 10–15 years of aerospace engineering experience.
• Extensive knowledge of aircraft certification processes and airworthiness regulations.
• Experience with FAA, EASA, or equivalent certification standards.
• Strong understanding of aircraft structures, systems, avionics, or interiors certification.
• Experience in aircraft modification, repair, or certification programs.

Responsibilities

• Review, approve, and certify engineering data for aircraft systems, structures, interiors, avionics, and modifications as authorized.
• Ensure compliance with FAA, EASA, DGCA, and other applicable aviation regulations.
• Interpret and apply regulatory requirements to design, analysis, testing, and certification activities.
• Support Type Certification (TC), Supplemental Type Certification (STC), and major repair/modification programs.
• Collaborate with design, stress, systems, manufacturing, quality, and certification teams.
• Prepare and review certification plans, compliance checklists, and approval documentation.

Skills

Aircraft certification & compliance

Structural analysis & substantiation

Stress, fatigue & damage tolerance

System safety analysis

Aircraft modification approval

Regulatory documentation review

Root cause analysis & problem solving

Technical judgment & decision-making

Leadership & mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering

Related discipline

Job description

HCLTech in Seattle seeks a Designated Engineering Representative to support aircraft certification by providing engineering expertise and regulatory guidance in line with aviation standards. You will evaluate designs, conduct technical reviews, and prepare compliance documentation while coordinating with cross-functional teams across design, stress, systems, and manufacturing.

The role emphasizes leadership in certification activities, mentoring teams, and driving improvements in certification