Are you passionate about turning bold ideas into real-world flying machines? Join a team of innovators on a mission to unite, explore, and inspire. As an aerospace engineer specializing in aircraft certification, you'll play a key role in bringing cutting-edge concepts to life, working hand-in-hand with aircraft regulators to ensure our designs meet stringent military and civilian standards. In this high-impact position, you'll dive into every stage of the product lifecycle: from brainstorming and development to analysis, testing, and delivery. Every day presents new challenges, as you help solve a wide variety of technical puzzles related to aircraft design, modification, and operation. You'll collaborate across the organization, gaining exposure to nearly every discipline and taking a big-picture view of what makes our air systems excel. If you're ready to help shape the future of aerospace, we'd love to have you on board! Responsibilities: • Lead and coordinate certification planning activities to support military airworthiness approval for Military Commercial Derivative Aircraft (MCDA) Projects, including development of certification and compliance planning documents. • Actively participate in internal and external design and management reviews (i.e. PDR, CDR), including preparation of technical presentations and documentation for review by airworthiness authorities. • Collaborate closely with program management, engineering teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), the FAA, and military customers to ensure clear communication and alignment of certification requirements. • Provide guidance on airworthiness and certification requirements to both internal stakeholders and external partners, supporting teams in navigating complex military certification challenges and processes. • Review compliance documentation for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to applicable regulatory and military standards, including MIL-HDB-516. • Develop, author, and maintain detailed compliance documentation, certification reports, and other required artifacts to support successful airworthiness substantiation and project milestones. Qualifications You Must Have: • Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or other related discipline and typically 6 or more years of relevant experience. • Demonstrated experience supporting or leading military aircraft certification projects in accordance with MIL-HDBK-516, including developing certification plans, establishing certification basis, proposing Methods of Compliance, and proposing compliance artifacts. • Experience in reading, reviewing and interpreting technical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable military and regulatory regulations. • Experience working in the Aerospace and/or Defense Industry. • Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and interface with miliary and regulatory agencies. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines. • The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required. Qualifications We Prefer: • Prior experience supporting military airworthiness approvals for MCDA projects, specifically utilizing FAA Order 8110.101A. • Experience coordinating certification approvals with the FAA Aircraft Certification Office, Organization Designation Authorization (ODA), Delegated Engineering Representatives (DERs)/Unit Members or other certifying authorities. • Familiarity with FAA Certification Standards and processes, including 14 CFR Part 21, 23, and 25. • Background or formal training in project management. • Master's degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering. Essential Functions: • Ability to work at a computer for extended periods. • Ability to travel up to 10%. • Work in an office or hybrid environment. • May require lifting up to 25 lbs occasionally. This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs. SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.