Aviation Technology Associates, LLC

Engineer

• Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) level understanding of aircraft systems including Environmental Control (ECS), Fire Protection, and Auxiliary/Emergency Power.
• Serve as the technical SME for aircraft certification, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and MIL-HDBK-516C airworthiness requirements.
• Develop, review and execute certification plans for MCDA programs.
• Interface with military airworthiness authorities and DER/DAR representatives to coordinate approval activities.
• Identify and resolve certification gaps arising from the interaction of civil and military airworthiness requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of internal certification processes, tools, and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Aircraft Certification Engineer – Systems

• Support the airworthiness certification of a military commercial derivative aircraft (MCDA)
• Serve as a technical authority on certification strategies, bridging FAA regulatory requirements with military airworthiness standards
• Work collaboratively with government and prime contractor stakeholders to ensure compliant, safe, and on-schedule aircraft certification
• Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) level understanding of Avionics systems and embedded software development
• Develop, review and execute certification plans for MCDA programs
• Interface with military airworthiness authorities to coordinate approval activities
• Identify and resolve certification gaps arising from civil and military airworthiness requirements
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of internal certification processes, tools, and best practices

Aircraft Certification Engineer – Avionics/Software Systems

• Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) level understanding of embedded software development relating to aircraft systems.
• Serve as the technical SME for aircraft certification, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations (RTCA DO-178C, RTCA DO-254) and MIL-HDBK-516C airworthiness requirements.
• Develop, review and execute certification plans for MCDA programs.
• Interface with military airworthiness authorities and DER/DAR representatives to coordinate approval activities.
• Identify and resolve certification gaps arising from the interaction of civil and military airworthiness requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of internal certification processes, tools, and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Aircraft Certification Engineer – Software Systems, DO-178C

• Support the airworthiness certification of a military commercial derivative aircraft (MCDA).
• Serve as a technical authority on certification strategies, bridging FAA Title 14 CFR Part 25 regulatory requirements with MIL-HDBK-516C military airworthiness standards.
• Work collaboratively with government and prime contractor stakeholders to ensure compliant, safe, and on-schedule aircraft certification.
• Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) level understanding of engine performance, installation, fuel/oil systems, and integration with the airframe.
• Serve as the technical SME for aircraft certification, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and MIL-HDBK-516C airworthiness requirements.
• Develop, review and execute certification plans for MCDA programs.
• Interface with military airworthiness authorities and DER/DAR representatives to coordinate approval activities.
• Identify and resolve certification gaps arising from the interaction of civil and military airworthiness requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of internal certification processes, tools, and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Aircraft Certification Engineer – Propulsion

• Serve as a technical authority on certification strategies, bridging FAA Title 14 CFR Part 25 regulatory requirements with MIL-HDBK-516C military airworthiness standards.
• Work collaboratively with government and prime contractor stakeholders to ensure compliant, safe, and on-schedule aircraft certification.
• Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) level understanding of aerodynamic model development and defining stability and control characteristics.
• Serve as the technical SME for aircraft certification, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and MIL-HDBK-516C airworthiness requirements.
• Develop, review and execute certification plans for MCDA programs.
• Interface with military airworthiness authorities and DER/DAR representatives to coordinate approval activities.
• Identify and resolve certification gaps arising from the interaction of civil and military airworthiness requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of internal certification processes, tools, and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Aircraft Certification Engineer – Aerodynamics

• Serve as the technical SME for aircraft certification, providing expert guidance on compliance with FAA regulations and MIL-HDBK-516C airworthiness requirements.
• Develop and execute certification basis documents, issue papers, and certification plans for MCDA programs.
• Interface with military airworthiness authorities and DER/DAR representatives to coordinate approval activities.
• Identify and resolve certification gaps arising from the interaction of civil and military airworthiness requirements.
• Support structural, avionics, propulsion, interiors and systems compliance substantiation activities, including review of test plans and reports.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of internal certification processes, tools, and best practices.

Aircraft Certification Engineer – Systems

Aircraft Certification Engineer – Avionics/Software Systems

Aircraft Certification Engineer – Software Systems, DO-178C

Aircraft Certification Engineer – Propulsion

Aircraft Certification Engineer – Aerodynamics

Aircraft Certification Engineer – Subject Matter Expert