Senior Certification Engineer

RAVE Aerospace

. Perform regulatory compliance activities required for the development and installation of airborne equipment and systems onto transport category aircraft .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeBrea • California • United StatesSenior💰 $119,000 - $126,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in regulatory compliance and certification processes for airborne equipment, with a strong focus on airworthiness requirements and quality standards. Proficient in preparing certification documents and conducting thorough assessments to ensure compliance with FAA and EASA regulations.

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Regulatory ComplianceCertification DocumentationFAA/EASA Certification ExperienceAS9100 Quality EnvironmentElectrical/EMI Test Procedures

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Hard Skills

Regulatory Compliance ActivitiesCertification Document PreparationFunctional Hazard AssessmentsSystem Safety AssessmentsFlammability AssessmentsFailure Reporting and Corrective Action (FRACA)Test Execution SpecificationEnvironmental TestingElectrical TestingFlammability Testing

Soft Skills

Interfacing with FAACustomer InteractionProject Management CoordinationResearch and Root Cause AnalysisPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeTemperature ChambersPressure ChambersVibration Test EquipmentEMI Test Setup

Industry Keywords

Airworthiness RequirementsRTCA StandardsFAA Part 21EASA CS Part 21AS9100 Quality SystemHICSTC Approval ProcessRFC Approval ProcessPMA Approval ProcessMinor Change Approval Process

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform regulatory compliance activities required for the development and installation of airborne equipment and systems onto transport category aircraft
Ensure product- and system-level certification complies with applicable airworthiness requirements
Prepare complete substantiation data deliverables
Work with product development, systems engineering, aircraft system integrators and customers to identify and document test levels for environmental, electrical and flammability testing
Develop, review, approve and release certification documents
Prepare flammability assessments, qualification test plans, procedures and reports, comparative analyses, statements of similarity and fungus-resistance documentation
Prepare product Functional Hazard Assessments and system-level System Safety Assessments
Work with integrators and customers to obtain regulatory approval of certification data packages
Specify equipment and accessories needed for test execution
Coordinate qualification testing quotes and schedules with project management, certification and qualification engineers and test labs
Conduct research and root cause analysis for Failure Reporting and Corrective Action (FRACA) reports
Coordinate formal qualification test readiness, test article conformity inspections and test setup conformity inspections
Assemble documentation for conformity inspections with Quality and Program Management
Coordinate regulatory approval of IFE system installation design data and components
Organize certification status meeting presentations
Represent the company and interface directly with the FAA and customers
Advise management on airworthiness issues related to product design and manufacturing
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in a related field
6-10 years of experience working in a similar role
Experience designing, manufacturing and certifying aircraft components and systems
Experience working in product or system-level certification environments, interfacing with FAA or EASA
Experience working in an AS9100 quality environment
In-depth knowledge of industry-standard RTCA and airframe manufacturer qualification requirements
Familiarity with FAA Part 21, 23 and 25 and EASA CS Part 21 and 25 certification requirements related to airborne IFE equipment
In-depth working knowledge of Microsoft Office
In-depth knowledge of Electrical/EMI test procedures, potential challenges and mitigation techniques
Familiarity with temperature and pressure chambers
Familiarity with vibration and acceleration test equipment
Familiarity with EMI test setup and wiring
Familiarity with feedback devices such as accelerometers and thermocouples
In-depth knowledge of airframe manufacturer requirements for cabin interiors
In-depth knowledge of FAA 14 CFRs and EASA requirements, including flammability
Knowledge of HIC
Knowledge of STC, RFC, PMA and Minor Change approval processes
In-depth knowledge of AS9100 quality system requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary bonus program
401(k) program with company match
Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off and sick days
Year-end holiday shutdown
Alternative work schedule (9/80) with every other Friday off