Airworthiness Engineer
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Role Overview:
This role focuses on ensuring aircraft safety and regulatory compliance by leading investigations into identified issues. The position is responsible for analyzing problems, determining root causes, and driving corrective actions to maintain and restore airworthiness in alignment with aviation regulations and company standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead investigations related to regulatory compliance issues, including audit findings, safety concerns, and non-compliance cases
- Apply structured problem-solving methods (e.g., RCCA, 5 Whys, Fishbone, BPSM) to identify root causes
- Define problem statements and conduct detailed analysis to uncover systemic issues
- Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurrence
- Coordinate with cross-functional engineering teams (systems, structures, propulsion, etc.)Communicate investigation progress and outcomes to stakeholders, including leadership and regulatory authorities such as the Federal Aviation Administration
- Ensure investigation outputs meet regulatory and organizational expectations
- Partner with internal teams to improve processes, tools, and compliance practices
- Required Skills & Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience in aviation, aerospace, or related technical domains
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skillsAbility to lead cross-functional teams and drive work to completion
- Effective written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage complex, ambiguous problems with a structured approach
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies
- Knowledge of aircraft certification, safety requirements, and regulatory compliance
- Familiarity with FAA regulations and Organizational Designation Authorization (ODA) processes
- Experience working with regulatory agencies
- Background in aircraft systems design, analysis, or integration
- Pilot or Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification (optional)
Key Competencies:
- Leadership without authority
- Systems-level thinking
- Attention to detail with big-picture awareness
- Stakeholder management and influence
- Ownership and accountability
- Work Environment 100% onsite role in Everett, WACollaboration with engineering teams, leadership, and regulatory bodies
- Occasional high-priority or time-sensitive investigations