DAHER · 1 month ago
Aircraft Certification Design Engineer
Sandpoint
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years expDaher is an aircraft manufacturer and service provider with a focus on innovation and customer solutions. They are seeking a Certification Engineer to coordinate certification activities, provide regulatory guidance, and ensure compliance with FAA requirements while maintaining strong relationships with regulatory bodies.
AerospaceManufacturing
Responsibilities
Review of all type design changes to
Provide technical and regulatory input to cross-functional teams
Classify each change as either a minor or major change in accordance with the approved Minor Change Agreement (MCA)
Confirm all relevant regulations are addressed in the change substantiation
Ensure that changes are submitted to each applicable DER in accordance with MCA requirements
Maintain a strong, constructive relationship with the FAA WCB program manager
Facilitate routine discussions with the FAA to secure timely support for certification programs and design changes that require coordination with the FAA
Actively monitor and develop strategic plans to navigate the ever-changing FAA policies, and personnel changes
Support development and completeness of compliance checklists (CCL) as needed in support of Major Change programs and help maintain CCLs throughout the course of major certification programs
Support certification activities, including preparation of compliance documentation and test plans
Support foreign validation efforts and navigate various complex sovereign authority agreements
Support fleet continued operational safety (COS) activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline
Minimum 3 years with direct involvement in certification activities, including certification plans, FAA coordination, DER collaboration
Well-versed in 14 CFR Part 23, Amdt 23-63 and prior
Working knowledge of 14 CFR Part 21D certification and FAA Order 8110.4
Knowledge of relationship between regulations, Orders, and Advisory Circulars
Understands minor change requirements, experience working with a Minor Change Agreement
Able to cultivate excellent working relationship with the FAA
Experience and/or familiarity with foreign validation processes and concepts
Able to learn the Kodiak airplane models' structures and systems in support of minor change agreement
Able to manage certification plans, compliance checklists, compliance documents, conformity inspections, etc. for a certification project
Familiarity with system safety concepts and processes including FHA, SSA, and FMEA as used in general aviation
Preferred
Pilot's license or operational knowledge of general aviation aircraft
Broad-level knowledge of aircraft systems architecture
Understanding of aerodynamics, aircraft performance, stability and control, and flight systems
Familiarity with DO-160 environmental requirements and testing
Experience managing continued operational safety for fielded aircraft, including:
Development, issuance, and compliance tracking of Service Bulletins (SBs), Mandatory SBs, and Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
Execution of 21.3 reporting and regulatory notifications in accordance with FAA/EASA requirements
Coordination with regulatory authorities and operators to ensure timely resolution of safety issues
Root cause analysis and corrective action planning for in-service events
Familiarity with Safety Management Systems (SMS) and risk assessment methodologies
Ability to interpret and apply Part 21, Part 39, and other applicable airworthiness regulations
Proficiency in continued airworthiness data analysis, trend monitoring, and reliability programs
Strong understanding of configuration management and technical publication processes related to fielded aircraft
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Life insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
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Company
DAHER
Daher is an aircraft manufacturer and an industry and service equipment supplier.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$378.35MKey Investors
Tikehau Capital
2024-12-31Acquired
2022-05-11Private Equity· $110.38M
2022-05-11Debt Financing· $78.84M
Leadership Team
Pascal Laguerre
Chief Technology Officer
Didier Kayat
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