Aircraft Certification Engineer — Avionics/Software Systems at Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH)

Setup: Remote
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Type: Full-time

Description

Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH) is seeking an experienced Aircraft Certification Engineer — Avionics/Software Systems to support the airworthiness certification of a military commercial derivative aircraft (MCDA). The role involves serving as a technical authority on certification strategies, bridging FAA Title 14 CFR Part 25 regulatory requirements with MIL-HDBK-516C military airworthiness standards. The engineer will collaborate with government and prime contractor stakeholders to ensure compliant, safe, and on-schedule aircraft certification.

Required Skills

Avionics systems
embedded software development
FAA regulations
RTCA DO-178C
RTCA DO-254
program management
effective communication skills
certification documents

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 15+ years of experience in aircraft certification related to aircraft avionics/software systems, with direct involvement in FAA type certification or supplemental type certificate (STC) programs.
Prior experience with military commercial derivative aircraft programs preferred.
Preferred Qualifications: Existing security clearance is preferred.
Ability to pass a Tier 1 (minimum) Investigation for work on Department of Defense contracts.
FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) authorization in one or more disciplines.