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Thrush Aircraft

STAFF ENGINEER LIASON

Albany, GA · On-site

$53K - $92K/yr

FAA DER (Designated Engineering Representative). * Management training or experience. Job Types: * Full-time, Contract Pay: * $53,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year Schedule: * Day shift * Monday to Friday ...

Thrush Aircraft

STAFF ENGINEER LIASON

Albany, GA · On-site

$53K - $92K/yr

FAA DER (Designated Engineering Representative). * Management training or experience. Job Types: * Full-time, Contract Pay: * $53,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year Schedule: * Day shift * Monday to Friday ...

Ametek

Director of Quality Engineering

Hidalgo, TX

The Director of Quality Engineering will be responsible for supporting quality engineering ... Ensure FAA Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representative (DMIR) services are available at all ...

Ametek

Director of Quality Engineering

Hidalgo, TX · On-site

The Director of Quality Engineering will be responsible for supporting quality engineering ... Ensure FAA Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representative (DMIR) services are available at all ...

CYNET SYSTEMS

Certification Engineer

Everett, WA · On-site

$135K - $140K/yr

Hands-on experience supporting Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs). * Experience with FAA/EASA certification. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet ...

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How much do faa designated engineering representative jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for faa designated engineering representative in the United States is $17.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER)?

A FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) is an individual authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to act on its behalf in approving or recommending approval of technical data and engineering information for aircraft certification. DERs are typically industry professionals with significant experience in aerospace engineering who work for private companies but are granted authority to review and approve engineering documents, test results, and compliance data. Their role is critical in ensuring that aircraft and related products meet stringent FAA safety and regulatory standards. DERs may specialize in areas such as structures, systems, propulsion, or avionics.

What is the difference between Faa Designated Engineering Representative vs Faa Designated Airworthiness Representative?

AspectFaa Designated Engineering RepresentativeFaa Designated Airworthiness Representative
CredentialsEngineering degree, FAA certificationAircraft maintenance or repair certification, FAA certification
Work EnvironmentDesign and engineering review, technical assessmentsInspection, certification, and approval of aircraft or parts
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturers, engineering firms, FAAMaintenance organizations, repair stations, FAA

The main difference is that Faa Designated Engineering Representatives focus on engineering design and technical evaluations, while Faa Designated Airworthiness Representatives handle aircraft inspections and certification. Both roles require FAA certification but serve different functions within the aviation industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a FAA Designated Engineering Representative, and why are they important?

To thrive as a FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER), you need deep expertise in aerospace engineering, a thorough understanding of FAA regulations, and often a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering along with significant industry experience. Familiarity with certification software, engineering analysis tools (like CAD and FEA), and completion of FAA training and approval processes are typically required. Exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and high ethical standards set top performers apart in this role. These competencies ensure aircraft designs meet stringent safety and regulatory standards, maintaining public safety and regulatory compliance.

What are some common challenges faced by FAA Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs) when working with regulatory compliance and certification projects?

FAA Designated Engineering Representatives often encounter challenges such as interpreting complex and evolving regulations, balancing certification requirements with project timelines, and resolving discrepancies between applicants and FAA policies. DERs must stay updated on regulatory changes and effectively communicate requirements to both internal teams and external stakeholders. Additionally, they frequently collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, which requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills to ensure successful certification outcomes.
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Software Certification Engineer (Systems) 3

Software Certification Engineer (Systems) 3

Indotronix International Corporation

Long Beach, CA • On-site

$57 - $82/hr

Contractor

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Indotronix is seeking an:

Onsite Job: Software Certification Engineer (Systems) 3
Work Location: Long Beach, CA

Shift: First, 7:00 AM t0 4:00 PM
Is Clearance Required To Start?: No
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job Description:

  • Generate Software Components (PDIs), User Modifiable Software (UMS) and/or Field Loadable software in response to modifications requested at aircraft level in compliance with DO-178B/C.

  • Review and approve suppliers’ software lifecycle data (i.e. software architecture, software design document, software requirement document) throughout software lifecycle processes; from planning, requirements, development/implementation, verification and certification phases.

  • Oversee and verify the compliance preparation and submission of comprehensive technical documentation required for certification.

  • Work collaboratively and transparently with regulatory representatives, Boeing EUMs suppliers and global Boeing sites to ensure all systems and software designs comply not only with stringent regulatory requirements and safety standards but also with Boeing’s internal standards.

  • Monitor project progress and performance, ensuring that engineering solutions are delivered on time and meet all safety and certification milestones.

  • Perform and lead activities to develop, document and maintain architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems.

  • Lead development, selection, tailoring and deployment of processes, tools and metrics.

  • Participate in industry working groups to develop industry guidance and standards as well as authoring internal design practice documentation and standards.

Must Haves:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.

  • 3+ years’ experience in software development life cycles, configuration management and agile software engineering best practices.

  • 3+ years’ experience developing, documenting and maintaining architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems.

  • 3+ years’ experience leading software development projects.

  • Experience using common software version control tools such as Git, or equivalent.

  • Experience with Agile planning tools such as JIRA, GitLab, or similar.

  • Domain expertise in either Interior Cabins, Seats, In Flight Entertainment systems or Onboard Network Systems.

  • Experience with Aviation Standards DO-178C and DO-254.

Preferred:

  • 5+ years of higher education and/or related work experience (Higher education includes college, university, technical school, licensing/certification programs, etc.).

  • 5+ years of experience as, or working with Designated Engineering Representative (DER), Technical Standard Order (TSO) Certification Specialist, EASA/FAA Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE), or equivalent.

  • 5+ years of experience across Software Lifecycle Data Items and Software standards such as DO-330 and DO-331.

  • Current Designated Engineering Representative (DER), Technical Standard Order (TSO) Certification Specialist, or Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE).

  • Experience using common software version control tools such as Git, or equivalent.

  • Experience with Agile planning tools such as JIRA, GitLab, or similar.

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree and typically 5 or more years' experience in an engineering classification, or a Master's degree with typically 3 or more years' experience in an engineering classification, or a PhD degree with experience in an engineering classification.

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In 1986, Indotronix established itself in the staffing space. 22 years later, Avani entered the scene, offering consulting and technology development. Finally, in 2016, the two joined forces to begin delivering talent across all areas, from Staffing to Consulting to unique platform development.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Rochester, NY, US

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