Elevate Aircraft Seating · 2 hours ago
PSP Staff Engineer
Huntington Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $155K/yr
10+ years expElevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. The PSP Staff Engineer is responsible for ensuring certification compliance to regulatory requirements for Seats and/or Furniture programs, directing methods of compliance, and mentoring other certification engineers.
Aviation & Aerospace
Responsibilities
Review certification test plans and reports to confirm compliance with regulatory requirements
Verify test article conformity paperwork, including test article representations and disposition of non-conformities
Witness TSO and non-TSO tests, verify test setups, conduct post-test evaluations, and make compliance determinations
Prepare TSO application letters and statements of compliance and review TSO packages and related documents for completeness and accuracy
Determine major and minor classifications
Maintain relationships with FAA and EASA and provide regular regulatory updates
Represent the company at industry meetings, conferences, and workshops
Serve as the subject matter expert for certification issues, including flammability, dynamic and static testing, design compliance, and aircraft installation and integration
Monitor industry issues and regulatory documents and communicate relevant information to team members
Mentor certification engineers on one or more concurrent projects
Own certification processes related to TSO products and procedures
Communicate certification impacts and requirements to project team members
Identify potential certification issues and adverse impacts and escalate to supervisors and affected disciplines
Review prototype designs and drawings and communicate required changes
Perform ad-hoc tasks and projects assigned by management
Maintain a safe, secure, and legal work environment, adhering to all company policies and procedures
Contribute and execute plans to meet or exceed the company performance goals
Maintain and protect the confidentiality of the Company’s information and products
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or accredited equivalent in engineering or a related technical discipline required
Minimum 10 years of direct experience in aerospace interiors certification, preferably with passenger seating systems
Experience working directly with the FAA required
Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and sensitivity to deadlines
Working knowledge of certification test equipment and test execution
Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze regulatory requirements and advisory materials
Strong technical writing skills
Thorough knowledge of FAA (Part 21 and Part 25), EASA regulations, and Boeing/Airbus requirements, with experience developing and executing certification paths
Strong project management and team coordination skills
Ability to communicate and present effectively, both verbally and in writing, to executive leadership
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Detailed knowledge of TSO-C39c, TSO-C127c, TSO-C72c, and STC processes, as well as general FAA and EASA regulations
Detailed knowledge of dynamic, static, and flammability testing processes and procedures
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Preferred
Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or CATIA V5
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
DER, E-UM, CVE, or HOA designation
Direct experience working with EASA
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
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