Senior Certification Engineer, Aerospace

Luminator Technology Group

$90K — $120K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years in aerospace, avionics, or related product development
  • Familiarity with FAA/EASA certification processes
  • Experience with lab or environmental testing like DO-160
  • Strong technical writing and organizational skills
  • Collaborative team player

Responsibilities

  • Support certification planning and execution for aircraft lighting systems
  • Prepare compliance documentation and qualification test plans
  • Coordinate environmental qualification testing (DO-160)
  • Contribute to system safety analyses and installation approvals
  • Collaborate with engineering teams, suppliers, and regulatory representatives
  • Participate in certification reviews and test events

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation packages with career growth potential
  • Generous vacation and wellness time plus company holidays
  • Educational assistance program for professional growth
  • Comprehensive health and wellness coverage
  • 401K match program for retirement planning
  • Benefits effective on Day #1
Full Job Description
Luminator is seeking a highly capable Sr. Aerospace Certification Engineer for our Lighting & Software Systems. You will support the certification and regulatory compliance of interior and exterior aircraft lighting systems and software-controlled electronics across multiple commercial and business aircraft platforms.

In this role, you'll work hands-on with engineering, test labs, and customers to demonstrate compliance with FAA/EASA airworthiness requirements and help bring innovative lighting and control systems to market. This is a great opportunity for an engineer looking to grow their expertise in aircraft certification within a Tier 1 supplier / STC environment.

" What You'll Do:
  • Support certification planning and execution for aircraft lighting and control systems
  • Prepare compliance documentation, qualification test plans, procedures, and reports
  • Coordinate environmental qualification testing (DO-160) and photometric performance
Testing:
• Contribute to system safety analyses and installation approvals
• Work with engineering teams, suppliers, customers, and regulatory representatives
• Participate in certification reviews, audits, and test events

Requirements:
  • 6+ years of experience in aerospace, avionics, or regulated product development
  • Familiarity with FAA/EASA certification processes or compliance testing
  • Experience with lab or environmental testing (DO-160 or similar
  • Strong technical writing and organizational skill
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with aircraft lighting or cabin/avionics systems
• Exposure to DO-178C or DO-254
• Tier 1 supplier or STC certification experience

Education: Bachelor's degree in aerospace, Electrical, Systems, Software, or related Engineering field is required.

Why You'll Love Working at Luminator:
  • Competitive compensation packages with career growth potential.
  • Generous time off: Vacation and wellness time, plus 10 company holidays, and 2 floating holidays of your choice.
  • Educational Assistance Program: Robust reimbursement program for professional growth.
  • Health and wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to include:
    • FSA, HSA, STD, LTD, Voluntary Life and AD&D, EAP, MD LIVE, PET INSURANCE & MORE.
  • 401K Match program- Retirement Planningthrough Vanguard.
  • Benefits effective on Day #1.
  • Find out more about us by visiting our Life@Luminator page!


The above described responsibilities and requirements are a general guide for the role you are applying for and are not all inclusive of the job requirements.

Luminator Technology Group does not accept staffing agency candidates for our postings.

All positions posted are required to be in office unless otherwise posted.

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