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Senior Certification Engineer

Avidyne Corporation Melbourne, FL

23h ago

Full time Senior ARP4754A ARP4761

Senior ARP4754A ARP4761

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Job Description

Overview

At Avidyne we redefine the flying experience with next generation avionics that are intuitive, safe, and stress free. We are seeking a Senior Certification Engineer to bring these innovations to life, delivering work with clear visibility and real impact on the pilots who rely on our systems every day.

What You’ll Do

Lead end to end certification projects for avionics systems or subsystems from planning through final approvals
Coordinate with regulatory authorities, designated engineering representatives (DERs), and auditors to obtain approvals and close compliance gaps
Direct certification strategies to meet FAA, EASA, and global airworthiness standards
Develop and maintain certification artifacts such as plans, test reports, information memorandums (IMs), PGAs, compliance matrices, and ICAs
Define the certification strategy and means of compliance
Partner with systems, software, and hardware engineers to ensure certification requirements are integrated throughout design and development
Coordinate conformity inspections, audits, and reviews with FAA, EASA, and DERs
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers
Identify opportunities to streamline internal processes and contribute to certification best practices
Stay current on evolving regulations and contribute to process improvements

What We’re Looking For

Knowledge & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Aerospace, or related Engineering
5+ years of certification or systems engineering experience, or 3+ years with a Master’s degree
Proven experience managing FAA certification programs (TSO, STC, or TC)
Hands on knowledge of DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A, and ARP4761 compliance standards
Experience coordinating with regulatory authorities and DERs

Attributes

Detail oriented engineer who values clarity and takes ownership of complex certification efforts
Excellent communication, documentation, collaboration, and problem solving skills
Ability to work independently and lead certification efforts with minimal supervision

Preferred

Master’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM field
Experience with EASA validation
Experience with multi-system integration projects
Pilot’s license, flight training, or strong knowledge of general aviation operations
Track record of process improvement in certification or compliance

Location

Melbourne, Florida - 710 North Drive, Melbourne, FL 32934

Why Avidyne

We design and build avionics that elevate the flying experience
As a mid sized, fast moving company, you will have impact, visibility, and ownership not always found in larger organizations
Your expertise will shape real products, and pilots will feel the difference in their day to day operations
You will influence how we certify and deliver, shaping systems, standards, and methods to uphold the highest levels of compliance and performance
Work across disciplines with systems, software, hardware, and test engineering teams, as well as regulatory authorities and DERs
Join a culture that values clarity, accountability, mentorship, and continuous improvement where thoughtful engineering is encouraged and rewarded

Next Steps

If you bring certification expertise and aspiration to shape outcomes, we want to hear from you. Apply today to help ensure every Avidyne experience reflects our Simply Flying promise.

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