Software Designated Engineering Representative (DER)

Butler America Aerospace L.L.C.; Washington; Remote; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical

Dental

Vision

Sick time

Job summary

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. seeks a Software Designated Engineering Representative (DER) to support aircraft certification activities from a remote or Seattle, WA location.

The role involves evaluating designs, modifications, and substantiation data to ensure compliance with airworthiness standards and regulatory requirements. Candidate must have an Engineering degree and at least 5 years of aerospace engineering experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in aerospace.
• Engineering degree required.
• Experience with aircraft certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Support aircraft certification activities with engineering expertise and regulatory guidance.
• Provide technical approvals in line with aviation authority requirements.
• Evaluate aircraft designs, modifications and substantiation data for compliance.

Skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Design evaluation

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Software Designated Engineering Representative (DER)

Location: Remote or Seattle, WA

Job ID: #73332

Pay Range: $105-120 an hour

12 month contract

The deadline to apply is 06/30/2026

Citizenship Requirement: US Citizen

Min years of experience: 5 years

Degree Requirements: Engineering Degree

Detailed Job Description: SW DER The Designated Engineering Representative (DER) is responsible for supporting aircraft certification activities by providing engineering expertise, regulatory compliance guidance, and technical approvals in accordance with aviation authority requirements. The role involves evaluating aircraft designs, modifications, repairs, and substantiation data to ensure compliance with applicable airworthiness regulations and certification standards.

Benefits provided:

• 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices.

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].