Certification Engineer
Company :
Northwest Aerospace Technologies
Job field : Architecture and systems engineering
Location : Everett , Washington , United States
Contract @type : Permanent
Contract duration : Full-time
Required degree : Bachelor's Degree
Required experience : More than 3 years
Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager
Salary range : $81,470 - $128,020 annual salary
2025-162528
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Job Description
Northwest Aerospace Technologies ("NAT"), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. Focusing on commercial & military aircrafts, NAT provides first class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, & manufacturing for a variety of Blue-Chip customers.
POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas & even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration & individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, & trust to push each other forward & achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense & contribute to creating a safer & more sustainable world. We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team & become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground & in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back & say, "We did that".
The Certification Engineer is responsible for ensuring the activities of the certification projects conform to the company quality system procedures and work instructions as documented. The Certification Engineer is responsible to define and coordinate certification requirements internally and with regulatory agencies and customers throughout all phases of projects, and to prepare and maintain high level certification project documents. This individual works closely with the Director of Certification, the Customer, Engineering department, Program Management and Quality Assurance to ensure that the design packages meet the requirements of the FAA and EASA (as applicable).
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the Certification Engineer include but are not limited to the following:
Indirectly responsible for implementation and maintenance of certification department procedures and work instructions
Directly responsible for generation of all project specific certification documentation that is assigned
Reports on the performance of the certification activities for projects, to insure conformity inspections and documentation are planned for and accomplished, and that all project conformity records have been submitted for review and approval.
Provides input on project budgets for projects
Coordinates with the Director of Certification and FAA designees (FAA Projects)
Coordinates with Office of Airworthiness and EASA designees (EASA Projects)
Actively work with the quality assurance disciplines to ensure conformity inspections and documentation are planned for and accomplished, and that all project conformity records have been submitted for review and approval.
Job Requirements
At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.
Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
Team oriented
Process focused
Open & honest communication
Quality minded
Ability to persevere and honor commitments
Recognizes success
Executes with urgency
Creates solutions
Customer focused in everything we do
Job Requirements:
A four year technical degree or a minimum of 6 years of industry experience in aircraft certification.
Strong knowledge of FAA Certification Procedures, FARs, and commercial aviation certification process.
Skills/Abilities
Microsoft Office proficiency
Strong verbal, technical writing, and written communication skills for internal company, customer, and authority interactions.
Hardworking, dependable, organized, and self-disciplined. Working Conditions:
Primarily office work with some travel required.
Consistent use of computer key board and monitor
This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.
But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)
Northwest Aerospace Technologies ("NAT"), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. Focusing on commercial and military aircrafts, NAT provides first class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, and manufacturing for a variety of Blue Chip customers.
POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.
We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, "We did that".
Company Information
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.
Locate your future workplace
415 Riverside Rd.WA 98201
Everett
Washington United States
Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
