Principal Engineer, Aircraft Systems Certification

Senior Certification Engineer / Certification Lead - Aerospace Innovation

An innovative aerospace company at the forefront of sustainable aviation is seeking an experienced Certification Engineer to support advanced aircraft certification programs involving next-generation propulsion technologies.

This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing organization developing transformative solutions for regional aviation, with active certification and commercialization programs already underway.

Location: LA (on-site)

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead technical engagement with the FAA for Part 23 and Part 33 certification programs
* Develop certification documentation including requirements, means of compliance, and verification/validation reports
* Review and respond to FAA feedback and support certification negotiations
* Manage certification requirements flow-down across engineering teams
* Collaborate closely with engineering, verification & validation, and executive leadership teams
* Support resolution of novel technology certification topics with regulatory authorities
* Assist in managing overall FAA certification activities and program execution

Required Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
* 8+ years of aerospace certification experience, including FAA Part 23 programs
* Deep understanding of Part 23 special conditions and compliance processes
* Strong aircraft requirements management experience and familiarity with associated tools

What's Offered:
* Competitive compensation package
* Equity participation / stock options
* Comprehensive healthcare coverage
* Opportunity to work on industry-defining aerospace technology
* High-impact role within a fast-growing engineering organization

If you're interested in helping shape the future of advanced air mobility and sustainable aviation, Apply today.