Certification Engineer

Job Description Job Summary:The Certification Engineer performs regulatory compliance activities required for the development and installation of airborne equipment and systems onto transport category aircraft. The Certification Engineer has principal responsibility for ensuring all aspects of product and system-level certification are compliant with applicable and appropriate airworthiness requirements including the presentation of complete substantiation data deliverables.Duties and Responsibilities:Work with product development team, systems engineering, aircraft system integrators and customers to identify and document appropriate test levels required for environmental, electrical and flammability testing of new LRU designs and product improvementsDevelop, review, approve and release Certification documents to specify requirements that establish compliance with the applicable airworthiness requirements including, but not limited to:Flammability assessments including Test Plans, Analysis and Test ReportsQualification Test Plans, Procedures and Test ReportsComparative analysis (Statements of Similarity) and Fungus ResistanceSafety Assessments such as for product Functional Hazard Assessments and system-level System Safety AssessmentsWork with aircraft system integrators and customers to achieve appropriate regulatory approval of complete Certification data package for each newly developed or improved productWork with design engineers, technicians, external suppliers and third-party test facilities to specify equipment and accessories necessary for test executionCoordinate with Project Management, Certification Engineers, Qualification Engineers and test labs to quote and schedule formal qualification testing for each development projectPerform the necessary research including root cause analysis to implement and release a Failure Reporting and Corrective Action (FRACA) report which documents test failure conditions and recovery planCoordinate with Qualification engineers, test facilities, aircraft system integrators and regulatory authorities during formal qualification test readiness, particularly during test article and test set up conformity inspectionsWork with Quality and Program Management to assemble required documentation for conformity inspectionsCoordinate regulatory approval of IFE system installation design data and components with Program Managers and Project EngineersCoordinate with Product Line and Certification teams to organize regularly-scheduled status meeting presentationsRepresent the company and interface directly with the FAA and customersAdvise management on air worthiness related issues regarding the design and manufacturing of our productPerform other job-related duties as assignedRequirementsBachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in a related field6-10 years of experience working in a similar roleExperience with designing, manufacturing and certifying aircraft components and systemsExperience working in product or system-level certification environment, interfacing with FAA or EASAExperience working in an AS9100 quality environmentIn-depth knowledge of industry-standard RTCA and airframe manufacturer qualification requirementsStrong familiarization with FAA Part 21, 23 & 25 and EASA CS Part 21 & 25 certification requirements related to airborne IFE equipmentIn-depth working knowledge of Microsoft OfficeIn-depth knowledge of Electrical/EMI test procedures, potential challenges and mitigation techniquesFamiliar with:Temperature and pressure chambersVibration and Acceleration test equipmentEMI test set up and wiringFeedback devices such as accelerometers and thermocouplesIn-depth knowledge of:Airframe manufacturer requirements for cabin interiorsFAA 14 CFRs and EASA requirements, including flammabilityHICThe STC, RFC, PMA and Minor Change approval processesAS9100 quality system requirementsBenefitsThe base salary range for this position is $97,000 – $134,000 per year and reflects multiple levels within the role. Final level and compensation will be determined based on the candidate's skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity.In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, RAVE Aerospace offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to:A home allowance to elevate your home workspaceDiscretionary bonus programFuture financial security with a 401(k) program with company matchPaid time off covering vacations, personal time off and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdownEmbraced flexibility with our alternative work schedule (9/80) to navigate your workweeks with every other Friday off