Aerospace Engineer II - Aircraft Certification
Quick Summary
Primary interface with regulatory authorities Provides project management of all certification activities Assists in design and management reviews, including preparing and presenting (i.e. PDR,
Primary interface with regulatory authorities Provides project management of all certification activities Assists in design and management reviews, including preparing and presenting (i.e. PDR,
Aircraft Certification Engineers at SNC are exposed to a broad range of aircraft modifications. We create successful program execution by coordinating with various aircraft regulators to ensure that the aircraft design is compliant to an appropriate set of regulations. This includes the FAA and various US and Foreign military organizations. In this role you will solve an extremely diverse set of problems related to aircraft design and operation. This is a high visibility role that involves interfacing with most of the other roles in the organization and taking a broad perspective of the entire air system.The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.
Responsibilities
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Primary interface with regulatory authorities
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Provides project management of all certification activities
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Assists in design and management reviews, including preparing and presenting (i.e. PDR, CDR)
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Navigate through the certification challenges and proposes courses of action
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Reviews all supporting documents for accuracy and compliance
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Coordinates Military approvals
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Provides guidance with respect to certification requirements to internal and external departments
Requirements
~1 min readBachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or other related discipline and typically 2 or more years of relevant experience
Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
Basic understanding of Computer Aided Engineering tools
Basic awareness of the certification planning process (i.e. developing certification plans, the establishment of certification basis, proposing Methods of Compliance, proposing compliance artifacts)
Prior experience with Military certification (MIL-HDBK-516) programs and/or FAA Certification Standards (14 CFR Part 23, 25, 27, 29)
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Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
Background in Project Management
Comfortable reviewing information from various engineering disciplines outside of your specialty
Experience coordinating certification approvals with DoD certifying authorities, FAA Aircraft Certification Office, ODA's, or Delegated Engineering Representatives (DER's)/Unit Members
Experience with reading, reviewing and interpreting technical documentation for accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations
Familiarity with aircraft flight test
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
Ability to travel up to 10%.
Work in an office or hybrid environment.
This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $94,345.12 - $129,724.54. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.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.
SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!
SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
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About this job
- Pay per year
- $94,345–$129,725 a year
- 66% above the $67,500 median for Other jobs on Jobera (116,499 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
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- Today
Listing Details
- First seen
- October 19, 2026
- Last seen
- October 19, 2026
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- 0
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- 0
- Trust Level
- 63%
- Scored at
- October 19, 2026
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