Principal Certification Engineer

Archer

Principal Certification Engineer guiding certification efforts for Archer's electric aircraft. Collaborating across teams to establish compliance strategies with FAA regulations.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $250,000 - $310,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As a member of our Certification team you will report to the Sr. Manager of Certification Engineering and help guide the certification efforts for our first certified aircraft.
Coordinate and support certification activities for the assigned Engineering teams
Establish compliance strategies for certification including methods of compliance to FAA regulations
Work directly with the teams to establish relevant designs, development, and certification plans for Type Certification
Act as liaison between the teams and FAA Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs)
Communicate regulatory requirements in a clear and concise manner to the teams and other Archer teams to ensure all stakeholders understand the scope of compliance activities
Ensure appropriate methods of compliance are selected and adhered to
Lead the development, authoring, review, and execution of certification plans
Assist with planning and execution of development and certification test campaigns, including coordination of Conformity Inspections, DER witnessing, and test results documentation
Review designs and documentation with DERs to ensure compliance with airworthiness standards
Support meetings with regulatory authorities; prepare briefing materials, and ensure completion of action items
Collaborate with other members of the certification team to develop integrated aircraft level planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/MS in Engineering or related degree
15+ years experience in certification in civil or military aircraft
Previous experience with Part 23, 8110.4c, AC 20-107, AC 23-19 and other applicable regulations and guidance materials
Ability to interpret FAA regulations and guidance material and communicate requirements to internal and external stakeholders
Experience in developing and executing certification plans
Experience interacting and communicating directly with FAA
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Experience as an FAA DER
Experience with ODA’s
Experience with certification of electrical systems/mechanical systems/propulsion/ structures
Experience with FAA Conformity
Experience with TSO approvals
Experience with eVTOL, powered-lift, or other special class aircraft development (Bonus Qualifications)
Experience with the Issue Paper process (Bonus Qualifications)

Benefits

Comp & perks

🌐 Worldwide ❌ Jobs You've Hidden ⭐️ Saved Jobs ✅ Applied Jobs ✉️ Email Alerts 👤 Account Archer Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 501 - 1000 employees Archer is an aerospace company building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft focused on improving mobility in cities. The company's mission is to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. Archer is designing, manufacturing, and operating a fully electric aircraft that can carry four passengers for 60 miles at speeds of up to 150mph while producing minimal noise. Archer's team is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Principal Certification Engineer 🔥 0 minutes ago 🏄 California – Remote 💵 $250k - $310k / year ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 👷🏻‍♀️ Engineer 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
As a member of our Certification team you will report to the Sr. Manager of Certification Engineering and help guide the certification efforts for our first certified aircraft.
Coordinate and support certification activities for the assigned Engineering teams
Establish compliance strategies for certification including methods of compliance to FAA regulations
Work directly with the teams to establish relevant designs, development, and certification plans for Type Certification
Act as liaison between the teams and FAA Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs)
Communicate regulatory requirements in a clear and concise manner to the teams and other Archer teams to ensure all stakeholders understand the scope of compliance activities
Ensure appropriate methods of compliance are selected and adhered to
Lead the development, authoring, review, and execution of certification plans
Assist with planning and execution of development and certification test campaigns, including coordination of Conformity Inspections, DER witnessing, and test results documentation
Review designs and documentation with DERs to ensure compliance with airworthiness standards
Support meetings with regulatory authorities; prepare briefing materials, and ensure completion of action items
Collaborate with other members of the certification team to develop integrated aircraft level planning 🎯 Requirements
BS/MS in Engineering or related degree
15+ years experience in certification in civil or military aircraft
Previous experience with Part 23, 8110.4c, AC 20-107, AC 23-19 and other applicable regulations and guidance materials
Ability to interpret FAA regulations and guidance material and communicate requirements to internal and external stakeholders
Experience in developing and executing certification plans
Experience interacting and communicating directly with FAA
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Experience as an FAA DER
Experience with ODA’s
Experience with certification of electrical systems/mechanical systems/propulsion/ structures
Experience with FAA Conformity
Experience with TSO approvals
Experience with eVTOL, powered-lift, or other special class aircraft development (Bonus Qualifications)
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Hard Skills & Tools

certification plansFAA regulationsPart 238110.4cAC 20-107AC 23-19FAA ConformityTSO approvalseVTOLIssue Paper process

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsliaison abilities

Certifications

BS in EngineeringMS in EngineeringFAA DER