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Whelen Engineering

Certification Engineer

Chester, CT · On-site

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$102K - $124K/yr

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AXIUS GROUP LLC

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Electra Aero, Inc.

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$70K - $85K/yr

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Fortive

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Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

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Rotork

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Certification Engineer

Certification Engineer

Whelen Engineering

Chester, CT • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Whelen Engineering rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

117th of 142 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

Certification Engineer
Department: Office CT
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Chester, CT
Reporting To: Christina Underwood
Description
The Certification Engineer is responsible for preparing certification deliverables and providing guidance, support and expertise related to certification activities. This role coordinates certification efforts cross-functionally, ensuring alignment with internal procedures and regulatory standards. The position operates with a high degree of independence while collaborating with multiple departments to support timely, compliant certification outcomes.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Prepare, execute, and finalize all protocols and deliverables associated with certification work
  • Company focal for RTCA (DO-160), ASTM, SAE, and MIL STD test standards
  • Coordinate all certification activities through proactive communication with impacted departments and personnel
  • Provide guidance, as needed, to company personnel on FAA design and production approval holder requirements
  • Oversee certification processes and documentation to ensure compliance with internal standards and applicable regulations
  • Review and evaluate certification procedures, identifying opportunities for improvement and efficiency
  • Ensure accurate documentation and timely completion of certification deliverables
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project timelines and quality objectives
  • Provide guidance and support to team members and stakeholders on certification-related requirements

Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent experience)
4-7 years of relevant experience in certification, engineering, quality, or a related function
Strong understanding of certification processes, documentation practices, and compliance standards
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage moderately complex projects independently while contributing to team-based initiatives
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
All Employees Shall
  • Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements.
  • Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.
  • Attend scheduled EH&S training program
  • Actively support the organization's efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans.
  • Recommend improved EH&S practices.

Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and third parties. This ability to communicate requires the employee to be conversant in English as the majority of our workforce and the third parties that we encounter only speak English.
The incumbent is responsible for complying with the policies in Whelen's "Employee Handbook."
This Job Description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company's discretion. Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment at-will relationship with the Company. Employment at-will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.

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