Senior Systems and Certification Engineer

Collinear Group

. Support clients and ensure certification of aerospace systems in highly regulated environments .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in aerospace systems certification and compliance within highly regulated environments, with a strong focus on systems design and verification processes. Proficient in navigating FAA certification activities and regulatory requirements, ensuring adherence to industry standards.

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Bachelor's Degree In Aerospace Engineering5+ Years Experience In Systems Design And CertificationAdvanced Experience In Aerospace Certification RequirementsExperience With FAA Conformity And Airworthiness ProcessesKnowledge Of SAE ARP4754 And RTCA Standards

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Hard Skills

Systems DesignCertification ProcessesRequirements DevelopmentVerification PracticesCompliance ArtifactsQualification PlansFAA Certification ActivitiesConformity InspectionsType Certification ProgramsEVTOL Or AAM Program Experience

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeamwork Facilitation

Tools & Technologies

Requirements Management ToolsProgram Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

FAA Forms 8130-3FAA Forms 8130-9FAA Forms 8100-1

Industry Keywords

Aerospace SystemsDefense SystemsRegulatory Agencies14CFR 23/25/29/33/35MIL-STDs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support clients and ensure certification of aerospace systems in highly regulated environments
Develop systems- and component-level requirements for design and verification
Work within the Systems Engineering and Certification operating group and projects
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop qualification plans and compliance artifacts
Support compliance activities for regulatory agencies
Contribute expertise in certifying complex aerospace and defense systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or related field and/or equivalent education and experience
5+ years experience in large scale systems design and certification environments
Advanced experience in design practices considering system level performance and aerospace certification requirements
Experience with SAE ARP4754, RTCA/DO-178, RTCA/DO-254, RTCA/DO-160, 14CFR 23/25/29/33/35 and MIL-STDs
Demonstrated experience with FAA conformity and airworthiness processes
Experience with FAA Forms 8130-3, 8130-9, and 8100-1
Experience supporting FAA certification activities, including coordination with FAA designees (DERs, ODA, or FAA representatives)
Participation in conformity inspections and certification audits
Excellent communication skills and ability to facilitate teamwork across functions
Experience with requirements and program management tools (nice to have)
Experience in a FAA-regulated environment (nice to have)
Some ability to work onsite in the Puget Sound service area or travel occasionally to customer sites nationwide (nice to have)
Experience with full Type Certification programs (nice to have)
eVTOL or AAM program experience (nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus and profit sharing programs
Health insurance
HSA contributions
401(k) program with company contributions
Nine paid holidays
15 days of PTO accrued per year
Non-prescribed amount of sick leave
Flexible schedules
Remote working capabilities
Multiple company-sponsored employee events
High-impact projects and opportunities to develop new skills, insights, connections, and experience