Flammability Certification Engineer II

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Flammability Certification Engineer certifying Collins Aerospace commercial aircraft seats and seating components. Preparing FAA documentation and leading technical reviews for aircraft interior safety compliance.

Posted 8/15/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $68,900 - $131,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in FAA certification processes for commercial aircraft seats, providing technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

FAA Certification ProcessesTechnical LeadershipEngineering DocumentationAerospace Industry ExperienceMicrosoft Office Suite Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Engineering AssignmentsDesign ReviewsCertification DocumentationMaterials and Processes KnowledgeDrawing Review and Approval

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Engineering-Related Software

Industry Keywords

FAA RulesEASA RegulationsTC CertificationSTC CertificationPMA CertificationTSO CertificationAircraft Interiors Design

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research, plan, and execute FAA certification processes for commercial aircraft seats and seating components
Perform standard engineering assignments and drive engineering solutions and design decisions
Lead internal technical and design reviews for the Flammability Certification team
Compile FAA certification documentation for submission to commercial aircraft OEMs and regulatory agencies
Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams
Support certification of Seating products within the Main Cabin Flammability Certification team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field
Bachelor’s degree focused in mechanical, aeronautical, civil, chemical, textile, or other relevant engineering, as required by the FAA agreement
Must be a U.S. Person
Must be able to access ITAR or 600/500-series EAR information or hardware
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and productively with team members and cross-functional teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications
Working knowledge of FAA and EASA rules, regulations, policy memos, guidance materials, and standards related to aircraft seat certification preferred
Experience with TC, STC, PMA, or TSO certification processes preferred
Experience with materials and processes used in aircraft interiors design preferred
Prior aerospace industry experience, specifically aircraft interiors, preferred
Prior experience reviewing and approving drawings preferred
Proficiency in engineering-related software programs preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution
Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional pet insurance
Optional home and auto insurance
Optional additional life and accident insurance
Optional critical illness insurance
Optional group legal coverage
Optional ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program
Flexible work schedules
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off and holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, dependent on position level and performance