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Whelen Engineering

Certification Engineer Department: Office CT Employment Type: Full Time Location: Chester, CT Reporting To: Christina Underwood Description The Certification Engineer is responsible for preparing ...

Whelen Engineering

Certification Engineer

Chester, CT · On-site

Certification Engineer Department: Office CT Employment Type: Full Time Location: Chester, CT Reporting To: Christina Underwood Description The Certification Engineer is responsible for preparing ...

Prolim Global

Certification Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Certification Engineer Title - Certification Engineer Client - Delta Airline Experience - 4 to 8 years Qualifications: * B.S. in aerospace or mechanical engineering or related scientific ...

Metrea

Certification Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

Position Summary In the Certification Engineer role, you will provide support for FAA STC certification projects through all phases of project activity, working with design and analysis engineers in ...

Fortive

Certification Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

POSITION OVERVIEW The Certification Engineer is a highly skilled engineering professional who provides expertise within the engineering team. This position is responsible for submitting, maintaining ...

Game Composites LLC

The Certification Engineer is responsible for ensuring product development efforts result in certifiable aircraft. They are experts in FAA regulations; specifically, 14 CFR Part 23. They'll work with ...

Cantos Ventures

Certification Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

As a Certification Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that hardware and concepts of operation meet requirements and are designed in accordance with Radiant standards. In short, you'll be ...

Australia-Employment

Certification Engineer

Medina, WA · On-site

$74K - $95K/yr

Certification Engineer $74000 - $95000 per year | Medina, WA | On-Site | Permanent Join an Innovative and Growing Manufacturer in WA! Great Benefits and Growth Opportunities!A bit about us: Large ...

Airbus

Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminación (Spanish) As part of the Certification Team, the Certification Engineer is responsible for all airworthiness tasks related to the activities and products ...

Socket.dev

Certification Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

POSITION SUMMARY In the Certification Engineer role, you will provide support for FAA STC certification projects through all phases of project activity, working with design and analysis engineers in ...

Actalent

Certification Engineer

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

Mechanical Engineer- Hybrid Responsibilities * Lead and manage certification requirements across the entire product lifecycle, from concept through commercialization and sustainment. * Develop and ...

AAR Corporation

Certification Engineer

Greensboro, NC · On-site

The Certification Engineer will assist with the development of project specific certification plans; assist with testing; maintain certification data files; and assist with tracking progress to ...

Tektronix

Certification Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

POSITION OVERVIEW The Certification Engineer is a highly skilled engineering professional who provides expertise within the engineering team. This position is responsible for submitting, maintaining ...

Epic Aircraft

Certification Engineer

Bend, OR · On-site

WHAT YOU'LL DO The Certification Engineer supports certification activities for Epic's Part 23 Utility Category aircraft and works with engineering teams to ensure compliance with applicable ...

StartupNWA

Certification Engineer

Bentonville, AR · On-site

The Certification Engineer is responsible for ensuring product development efforts result in certifiable aircraft. They are experts in FAA regulations; specifically, 14 CFR Part 23. They'll work with ...

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Whelen Engineering
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Posted 26 days ago

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6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

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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.”

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