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Avidyne

Senior Certification Engineer

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $96,900.00 - $133,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
mentorship

Job Description

Avidyne is a pioneering company in the avionics industry, dedicated to redefining the experience and safety of flight through the development of next-generation avionics systems. As a mid-sized, fast-moving company, Avidyne excels in creating intuitive, safe, and stress-free flying systems that make a tangible difference for pilots across fixed- and rotary-wing platforms. The company is committed to innovation that enhances the confidence and usability of flight operations, positioning itself as a leader in the aviation technology sector. At Avidyne, employees enjoy a work environment characterized by visible impact, ownership, and a culture of mentorship, continuous improvement, and accountability. The company's... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, systems, aerospace, or related engineering
  • 5+ years of certification or systems engineering experience
  • Proven experience managing FAA certification programs such as TSO, STC, or TC
  • Hands-on knowledge of DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A, and ARP4761 compliance standards
  • Experience coordinating with regulatory authorities and DERs
  • Detail-oriented engineer with excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and lead certification efforts with minimal supervision

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, systems, aerospace, or related engineering
  • 5+ years of certification or systems engineering experience, 3+ years with a master's degree
  • Proven experience managing FAA certification programs such as TSO, STC, or TC
  • Hands-on knowledge of DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A, and ARP4761 compliance standards
  • Experience coordinating with regulatory authorities and DERs
  • Detail-oriented engineer who thrives on clarity and takes ownership of complex certification efforts
  • Excellent communication, documentation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and lead certification efforts with minimal supervision
  • Master's degree in engineering or a related STEM field preferred
  • Experience with EASA validation preferred
  • Experience with multi-system integration projects preferred
  • Pilot's license, flight training, or strong knowledge of general aviation operations preferred
  • Track record of process improvement in certification or compliance preferred

Job Duties

  • Lead certification projects for avionics systems or subsystems from planning through final approval
  • Coordinate with regulatory authorities, DERs, and auditors to secure approvals and close compliance gaps
  • Drive certification strategies to meet FAA, EASA, and global airworthiness standards
  • Develop and maintain certification plans, test reports, instructions manuals, procedures for government approval, compliance matrices, and installation compliance assurance documents
  • Define certification strategy and means of compliance
  • Partner with systems, software, and hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of certification requirements throughout design and development
  • Coordinate conformity inspections, audits, and reviews with FAA, EASA, and DERs
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers
  • Identify opportunities to streamline internal processes and contribute to certification best practices
  • Stay current on evolving regulations and contribute to process improvements

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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