Sr. Seating Certification Engineer (Onsite)

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• A Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Civil engineering is required per FAA agreement
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role

• Ability to work with various organizations/product lanes internally and support the team to success.
• Familiarity with various tasks involved in certification and testing of airplane interior components.
• Three or more years of Engineering and/or Certification/Test experience, including prior experience in certification by test and certification by analysis.
• Ability to identify and understand failure modes of systems.
• Prior experience reviewing and approving drawings.
• Working knowledge of PMA/TSO/STC/OEM qualification and certification.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and productively with team members and cross functional teams.

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Reporting to the Certification Manager, the Seating Certification Engineer will be responsible for the research, planning, and execution of the regulatory certification process for interior components of airplanes.  The individual may be involved in various certification efforts to support certification of articles for installation on new and in-service aircraft, as well as redesign, repair, upgrade, re-configuration, and/or modification of aircraft interiors, and will be accountable for the qualification & certification of these articles.

This is an onsite position based in Winston Salem, North Carolina

• →Prepares appropriate documentation for assigned projects, which includes Cert plans, Similarity/Compliance Reports, Qualification plans, Qualification reports, defining test pass/fail criteria, formulation of different templates for reports, etc.
• →Coordinates internal/external activities to ensure that all agreed upon certification requirements are met. This may include working closely with the DERs, ODAs, DOAs, OEMs, or FAA/CAAs and/or foreign regulatory agency personnel.
• →Participates and conducts reviews of complex analyses and tests pertaining to the development of new designs, methods, materials, and reports to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and provide constructive feedback.
• →Reviews complex drawings and reports to ensure conformity to regulatory requirements. As required, checks for document clarity, completeness, form, fit, function, and conformity to standards, procedures, and specifications.
• →Research regulations, develops critical data, and generates documentation in response to customer/integrator requirements and/or FAA or foreign regulatory agency requests.
• →Communicates with customer to establish understanding of customer's technical requirements and convey certification capabilities, requirements, organizational expertise. Identifies new business opportunities.
• →Creates technical proposals for customers by integrating knowledge of product, regulatory requirements, market, price point, organizational capabilities, and business strategy.
• →Coordinates and/or leads continuous improvement initiatives that involve cross-functional team settings and responsibilities.
• →Execute strategies to improve certification efficiency, reduce cost and demonstration of airworthiness with regulatory agencies and OEM’s.
• →Develop engineering techniques and on various engineering disciplines to solve problems and make design & certification decisions.
• →Participates as a team player across the organization and keep the values and vision of the organization.
• →Up to 10% travel, based on business needs.

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At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?