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CMC Electronics · 2 months ago

Airworthiness Engineer (Reston)

Reston, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $165K/yr

7+ years exp

CMC Electronics is a company known for its innovation in the aviation markets, focusing on cockpit and avionics system integration solutions. They are seeking an Airworthiness Engineer to prepare certification plans, serve as a liaison with regulatory authorities, and manage avionics safety for certification activities.

AerospaceElectronicsManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Prepare the certification plans for CMC Electronics products in collaboration with the product development teams. These plans establish the Certification Basis and lead to TSO design approval from regulatory agencies

Serve as primary point of contact between CMC Electronics and the regulatory authority for the avionics product certification

Lead presentations to Certification Authorities (i.e. Concept briefings, Type Board Meetings)

Responsible for managing avionics safety/compliance for certification activities of various subsystems using guidance of SAE ARP 4761/4754A

Ensure that the contractual and derived system and safety requirements are achieved by the design team. Define requirements necessary to prevent mishaps or control risk throughout the system life cycle

Assess the impact of design, manufacturing, maintenance and operational procedures on system safety

Participate in internal/external design reviews and peer reviews of system documentation (such as specifications, development plans, technical manuals, etc.) to ensure product development complies with the certification basis and other airworthiness standards

Deliver the declaration attesting to the demonstration of conformity with its certification basis. Prepare and submit the draft Type Certficate Data Sheet to be issued by the Certification Authority

For already certified products, review and approve Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (including system-level Engineering Change Orders, Service Bulletins, etc.) and ensure the product continues to meet its certification basis

Performs all other tasks as assigned

Qualification

Airworthiness certificationSAE ARP 4761/4754AElectrical systems expertiseCivil Airborne Safety StandardsGPSFMS knowledgeBachelor's degreeTechnical presentations

Required

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, physics, mathematics or computer science

7+ years of relevant experience in a high technology airworthiness certification environment for civil and/or military aerospace programs

Knowledge of Civil Airborne Safety System standards; SAE ARP 4761 & 4754A

Technical expertise in Electrical, Avionic and Electronic systems

Travel of up to 25% may be required for this role

Must be authorized to work in the US

Eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government

Preferred

10+ years of relevant experience in a high technology civil aviation TSO-certification environment

Knowledge of Civil Airborne Safety Standards AC 2X.1309, MIL-HDBK-882 and MIL-HDBK217F

GPS or FMS product knowledge

Benefits

401K Match Program

BCBS Medical, HSA with Company contribution, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance

Generous PTO Plan

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance programs

Company

CMC Electronics

CMC Electronics has achieved an international reputation for innovation and excellence in the design and manufacture of advanced avionics, display solutions and high-performance optoelectronics for military and commercial aviation markets.

Founded in 1903

Saint Laurent, Quebec, CAN

501-1000 employees