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Otto Aerospace · 21 hours ago

Certification Engineer

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Otto Aerospace is developing the world's first fifth-generation business jet focused on sustainability through advanced aerodynamics and composites. The Certification Engineer will support aircraft certification processes, ensuring compliance with FAA and CAA requirements while collaborating with various teams to deliver certifiable solutions.

AerospaceAir Transportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Design Engineering, Flight Test Engineering, and Quality, to define certification requirements for aircraft materials, structures, and systems

Support FAA type certification projects by preparing certification and conformity inspection plans, compliance checklists, and issue paper responses

Participate in product design reviews and provide technical guidance related to certification strategy and deliverables

Interface directly with aviation authorities and designees as part of conformity management, compliance documentation submittals, and milestone meetings

Coordinate and consult with FAA Designated Engineering Representatives (DER), Designated Airworthiness Representatives (DAR), and technical specialists

Ensure the quality and completeness of certification and continued airworthiness deliverables to regulatory agencies

Support continued operational safety, including non-compliance resolution, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation

Assist in the creation and evolution of Airworthiness processes

Promote awareness of certification procedures and requirements to cross-functional teams

Support continuous improvement programs to foster an organizational culture of airworthiness compliance

Qualification

FAA regulations knowledgeAircraft certification experienceCompliance documentationInternational aviation proceduresBusiness CommunicationActive ListeningCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingSelf-MotivationTeamwork

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

5+ years of relevant work experience in aircraft certification, with demonstrable understanding of FAA regulations (14 CFR Part 23/25/27/29)

Working knowledge of FAA policy, guidance, and standards related to aircraft certification and continued airworthiness

Proven track record with FAA type certification, including regulator interface, conformity inspection, compliance documentation, and issue resolution

Familiarity with international Civil Aviation Authority validation procedures (EASA, TCCA, ANAC, etc.)

Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail and a collaborative mindset

Active Listening: Strive to gain insight and truly understand all project stakeholders

Critical Thinking: Make prompt, informed, value-based decisions

Problem Solving: Assess issues from different vantage points to formulate the best solution

Self-Motivation: Demonstrate the highest level of commitment and drive to see projects through

Teamwork and Team Building: Contribute to a collaborative culture where people with unique personalities and skills work together effectively and hold themselves accountable to shared goals

Strong Business Communication: Use professional language and tone in all forms of communication