Engine & Control System Certification Engineer

Engine & Control System Certification Engineer will be responsible for producing and coordinating certification test plans, test reports, analyses and other engineering deliverables for GE Catalyst engine certification. You will work directly with GE design and test engineers and with the FAA/EASA government customers to satisfy regulatory compliance for entry into commercial service. Creating organized, clear presentations of complex technical information will be fundamental to your work, and your comprehensive understanding of all aviation turbine engine systems will be challenged. Strong English and technical writing are required.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Become an expert at executing the FAA/EASA and GE ODA engine and it’s control system certification processes;
• Research and present expert analysis on federal regulations, advisory circulars, acceptable means, special conditions, memos, agreements and precedents across a wide range of engineering topics;
• Identify requirements gaps, overlap, risks and opportunities, advising the Certification Manager to adjust program management schedules as appropriate;
• Lead the authoring, standardization, completeness and quality control of assigned certification deliverables (test plans, certification reports, manuals, formal responses, etc.) for government approval;
• Review and edit engineering reports to ensure the scope is appropriate to the customer and the compliance case is strong enough for first time yield;
• Directly author safety and compliance substantiations involving the consolidation of multiple engineering disciplines and test team inputs;
• Manage assigned deliverables for on-time delivery in a complex framework of prerequisites and dependencies;
• Host multilateral reviews between engineering specialists and the approving authority to defend certification submittals and agree to revisions as needed;
• Demonstrate strong technical writing in the English language, and exceptional skill with MS Office products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint);
• Record and maintain official evidence of compliance in the appropriate GE and FAA libraries.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering from an accredited college;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an engineering position;
• Understanding of turbine engines, turboprop systems, engine control system and engine components;
• Experience with FAA 14 CFR Part 33, EASA CS-E, DO-160, DO-178;
• Strong problem solving, communication and presentation skills;
• Fluent communication in English.

Desired Characteristics

• Diverse experience across engineering proficiencies is preferred (aerodynamics, mechanical, materials, software, systems integration, etc.);
• Experience with GE engine certification procedures;
• Experience with requirements and/or legal writing.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

• This is a remote position