Aircraft Certification Engineer – Avionics/Software Systems

Aviation Technology Associates, LLC

Aircraft Certification Engineer supporting military commercial derivative aircraft certification at AVTECH. Collaborate with stakeholders on regulatory compliance and milestone delivery while mentoring junior engineers.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeDayton • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical discipline
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
Ability to pass a Tier 1 (minimum) Investigation for work on Department of Defense contracts
Existing security clearance is preferred
FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) authorization in one or more disciplines
Must have a thorough working knowledge of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14CFR - especially Chapter I, Part 25 and (RTCA DO-178C, RTCA DO-254)
Requires experience in program management, effective communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to coordinate certification programs for alterations and modifications
Should have experience creating certification documents such as ICAs, Ground/Flight Test Plans, Compliance Checklists, Project Specific Certification Plans, etc.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel to Dayton, OH will be required once per month (minimum) for 3-4 days at a time
All travel costs are covered (including, flights, hotel, rental car, GSA per diem, etc.)

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Hard Skills & Tools

aircraft certificationavionics systemsembedded software developmentFAA type certificationsupplemental type certificate (STC)program managementcertification documentscompliance checklistsGround/Flight Test PlansProject Specific Certification Plans

Soft Skills

effective communicationmentoringcollaborationproblem-solvingleadership

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineeringBachelor's degree in mechanical engineeringBachelor's degree in computer engineeringBachelor's degree in electrical engineeringFAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) authorizationsecurity clearance