SES AMERICOM, Inc

Aircraft Certification Engineer

SES AMERICOM, Inc$80K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical aviation discipline or equivalent FAA STC work experience
  • FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) preferred
  • 2+ years' experience with FAA regulations and STC process
  • Advanced knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations and international counterparts
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and engineering-related software

Responsibilities

  • Develop certification plans, compliance checklists, and summary compliance reports
  • Manage regulatory compliance for Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) projects
  • Assess and negotiate STC compliance across internal teams
  • Make key decisions to support STC deliverables
  • Proactively resolve problems to minimize development roadblocks
  • Communicate effectively with various stakeholders

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge In-Flight Connectivity technology
  • Exposure to international certification processes of various aviation authorities
  • Collaborative work environment fostering team communication
  • Chance to develop and lead critical aviation certification projects
  • Supportive culture for professional growth in aviation compliance
Full Job Description
Engineer, Aircraft Certification

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Certification Engineer will drive key processes to obtain and retain Civil Aviation Authority (FAA,EASA,ANAC,JCAB,AFAC etc) certification approvals for the integration of SES' In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) products into aircraft around the world

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS
  • Develop the following: Certification Plans, Compliance Checklist and Summary Compliance Report, Weight Change Report / Loading Manual, Airworthiness Limitations, MDL, Wire Routing Assessment, System Safety Assessment, Electrical Load Analysis, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Conformity Plan, RFC's, AMOC's, TIA, Issue Papers, EWIS Assessment, Technical Publication Manuals,
  • Provide overall Project Management of regulatory compliance requirements for an STC
  • Work independently to assess, negotiate and communicate STC compliance requirements across the supporting internal groups and functions
  • Make and communicate key decisions internally and externally to assure appropriate actions are taken to support STC deliverables
  • Resolve problems with a keen outlook to ensure road bumps are kept to a minimum.


  • Be a keen team player, strong communicator, highly organised and proactive- be responsible

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical aviation discipline or equivalent related FAA STC work experience.
  • FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) a plus
  • 2+ years' experience with FAA regulations procedures and the STC process
  • Advanced knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations and equivalent foreign regulations
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate with individuals at all internal levels of the organization and externally with clients.
  • Ability to work effectively and productively with team members and cross functional teams.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
  • Ability to forecast, anticipate problems and proactively address issues.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications and other project and engineering related software programs.


OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS
  • A drive for success
  • Customer focused
  • Strong communication organisational skills


About SES AMERICOM, Inc

SES Americom was a major commercial satellite operator of North American geosynchronous satellites founded in 1973. The company was a subsidiary of SES S.A., a global satellite owner and operator based in Betzdorf, Luxembourg. SES Americom was headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, with additional offices in Andover, Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C. The company provided satellite communications services to cable television networks, television and radio broadcasters, corporations, and governments. In 2009, SES Americom merged with SES New Skies to form SES World Skies.
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