Senior Flammability Certification Engineer (onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Flammability Certification Engineer in Winston-Salem, NC. You will spearhead FAA certification activities for seating products and seating components, shaping safety standards for premium aviation applications.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, end-to-end program ownership, and collaboration across cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, safe aerospace solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Or an advanced degree with 3+ years of experience

Responsibilities

• Engineering Excellence: tackle standard engineering assignments and drive impactful solutions.
• Technical Leadership: lead internal design reviews and deliver training modules.
• Accountability: end-to-end ownership of programs and risk mitigation.
• MRB dispositions: review, disposition, and approve post-certification minor design changes.
• FAA regulatory documentation: compile FAA certification documentation and submit to OEMs/regulators.
• Innovation and collaboration: work with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-01

Country: United States of America

Location: US-NC-WINSTON SALEM-190 ~ 190 Oak Plaza Blvd ~ BLDG 190

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Join Our Team as a Flammability Certification Engineer!

Are you ready to ignite your engineering career with an exhilarating opportunity? We're seeking a passionate Flammability Certification Engineer to join our dynamic team, where innovation and excellence are the driving forces behind everything we do.

At Collins Aerospace we’re pioneers in aviation, dedicated to crafting premium products that soar above the rest. As a Flammability Certification Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring our products meet and exceed the highest safety standards, empowering us to continue leading the industry.

In this pivotal position, you'll dive deep into the heart of aviation engineering, spearheading the research, planning, and execution of FAA certification processes for commercial aircraft seats and seating components. As part of our esteemed Premium Flammability Certification team, you'll champion Seating products, shaping the future of luxury air travel.

What You Will Do:

• Engineering Excellence: Tackle standard engineering assignments with finesse, utilizing your expertise to drive impactful solutions and design decisions.

• Technical Leadership: Lead the charge in internal technical and design reviews, developing advanced product knowledge and representing our Flammability Certification team with confidence and expertise.You will author and deliver training modules, methods, and tools.

• Accountability: You will have complete end to end ownership of programs and deliverables.You will also be responsible for report planning and identifying and mitigating risk to program deliverables.

• Trust and respect: Will be responsible for MRB dispositions, and reviewing, dispositioning, and approving post-certification minor designchange.You will acquire Sr. FE “Document checking” authorization within your discipline

• Regulatory Compliance: Compile and check meticulous FAA certification documentation (14 CFR 25.853, 14 CFR 25.869, 14 CFR 25.1713, Heat Release SCs, Etc.), ensuring seamless submission to commercial aircraft OEM's and regulatory agencies.As part of your future progression, you will be responsible for developing and mentoring fellow flammability engineers.

• Innovation and Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, providing invaluable technical leadership and guidance to ensure project success.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience