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Aircraft Certification Engineer Jobs in Colorado

Metrea

Certification Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

This role requires knowledge of FAA regulations and aircraft modifications and experience ... What You'll Do Perform certification engineering to include: * Research and analysis of project ...

ApplyMint

Certification Engineer FAA

Broomfield, CO · On-site

$85 - $120/hr

The Gogo FAA Certification Engineer is responsible for all aspects of the certification process ... You will coordinate FAA activities for multiple products and installations on aircraft and ensure ...

Gogo, Inc.

Certifications Engineer (FAA)

Broomfield, CO · On-site

--- --- --- The Gogo FAA Certification Engineer is responsible for all aspects of the certification process. You will coordinate FAA activities for multiple products and installations on aircraft. You will also ...

Gogo

Certifications Engineer (FAA)

Broomfield, CO · On-site

--- --- --- The Gogo FAA Certification Engineer is responsible forall aspects of the certification process.You will coordinate FAA activities for multiple products and installations on aircraft.You will also ...

TechWise

Aircraft Maintenance Trainer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$81K - $98K/yr

FAA or EASA certification * Aircraft maintenance experience in commercial industry * Experience working as an engineer in the aviation industry, airline or MRO facility * Active Security Clearance ...

Inlandgroup

Aircraft Deicer MSP Airport

Eads, CO · On-site

$22/hr

Aircraft Deicer - MSP International Airport Multiple Shifts $20.00/hour with opportunity for $22.00 ... Certifications/Licenses: * Valid driver's license. Supervisory Responsibilities: * This position ...

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Air Methods

Systems Engineer

Englewood, CO

$114K - $142K/yr

Based in Englewood, Colorado , United Rotorcraft designs and modifies mission-critical aircraft ... During the NPI Certify Phase: Verifies efficacy of engineering team methods of compliance, e.g ...

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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for aircraft certification engineer in Colorado is $84,951.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,900.00 and $100,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Aircraft Certification Engineer ensures that aircraft, components, and systems comply with regulatory requirements set by aviation authorities like the FAA or EASA. They review designs, conduct tests, and prepare documentation to demonstrate compliance with safety and airworthiness standards. They also collaborate with design, manufacturing, and regulatory teams to resolve issues and obtain necessary certifications. Their role is critical in ensuring that aircraft meet strict safety and performance regulations before entering service.

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Aerospace Engineer II - Aircraft Certification

Lone Tree, CO • Hybrid

Sierra Nevada Corporation
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 5 - 10K employees

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$94K - $129K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Do you love bringing "out-there" ideas to life? We are innovators on a mission to unite, explore and inspire. As an aerospace engineer in aircraft certification, you will help certify cutting edge products and services with various aircraft regulators. These products cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems. Your technical duties will be involved in the design and development, analysis, and test of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle.
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:

  • 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, CDR)

  • Navigate through the certification challenges and proposes courses of action

  • Reviews all supporting documents for accuracy and compliance

  • Coordinates Military approvals

  • Provides guidance with respect to certification requirements to internal and external departments

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Bachelor 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)

  • The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • 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

Essential Functions:

  • 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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

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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