Elevate Aircraft Seating · 2 days ago
Lead Certification Engineer
Huntington Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$95K/yr - $125K/yr
6+ years expElevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. They are seeking a Lead Certification Engineer responsible for developing and executing certification programs to ensure compliance with regulatory and OEM requirements, while guiding other certification engineers.
Aviation & Aerospace
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and review/check certification test plans and reports ensuring compliance to regulatory and OEM requirements
Communicate with project team members to identify scope of work, schedule, design details, quotes, risks, and other pertinent factors impacting certification
Oversee and assist as necessary with test article build and conformity and testing
Review prototype designs and drawings; identify and communicate necessary changes
Identify potential certification issues and any adverse impact; communicate any certification related information to supervisor and impacted disciplines. Analyze problems and derive appropriate solutions
Develop tools, as necessary, to track deliverables, testing, compliance findings, to assure on-time completion of certification tasks. Maintain accurate and up-to-date certification records
May interface with airlines, OEMs, FAA, and suppliers to ensure project timeline is achieved
Act as subject matter expert for certification issues in a variety of areas, including flammability, dynamic and static testing, design compliance, and aircraft installation and integration
Develop internal best practices
Monitor latest industry issues and documents; communicate information to applicable team members
Represent company at customer, industry or other required meetings
Lead other certification engineers on one or more projects
Maintain a safe, secure and legal work environment, adhering to all Company policies and procedures
Protect the confidentiality of the Company’s information and products
Contribute to team efforts by performing other job-related duties and projects as assigned or requested
Perform other duties and projects as assigned or requested
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar technical discipline is required
6+ years of direct experience?Level III: 7+ years of engineering experience
Exceptional organizational skills, self-motivation, a sense of urgency and sensitivity to deadlines, and detail oriented
Operational knowledge of all certification test equipment
Demonstrated knowledge of, and the ability to analyze, regulatory requirements and advisory materials
Technical writing ability
Knowledge of FAA (Part 21 and Part 25) and Boeing/Airbus requirements
Ability to communicate and present both orally and written
Ability to work independently and as part of a broader team
Possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Detailed knowledge of TSO processes and general FAA regulations
Detailed knowledge of dynamic, static, and flammability testing processes and procedures
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Preferred
AutoCAD and/or CATIA V5 familiarity
Microsoft Office proficiency
Benefits
Up to 7% bonus potential (for bonus eligible positions)
Generous 401(K) matching with immediate eligibility and vesting
3 weeks of Paid Time Off
12 paid holidays
Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family
On-site gym
Free electric car charging stations
Potential for growth within organization
Supportive workplace environment with a team-oriented culture
Company
Elevate Aircraft Seating
We are pleased to share that as of April 30, 2025 Adient Aerospace has become Elevate Aircraft Seating.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase