Flammability Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Join EnCore, a proud Boeing subsidiary, where we design and build innovative aircraft cabin interiors that enhance comfort, efficiency, and flexibility.We offer customizable, pre-certified components and lightweight seating for new aircraft and retrofits, including full interior solutions like galleys, lavatories, and seats designed for the Boeing 737 Sky Interior. With in-house design, engineering, and certification, we stay clearly ahead and deliver high-quality cabin components. We also support aftermarket upgrades with certified modification kits and digital cabin signage to improve the passenger experience.

Be part of our talented team and start soaring to new heights!

As a Flammability Engineer on our team, you'll be responsible for the certification aircraft interior products that balance innovative cabin design with rigorous performance, regulatory, and OEM requirements. You will work closely with our design engineers to review design details, prepare fire properties reports, identify constructions that will require testing, coordinate test activity, and brainstorm solutions.

What sets us apart is our proximity to the production floor. Our in-house prototyping capabilities let our Engineers move quickly from concept to physical mockup, test robust solutions, learn fast, and refine designs based on real-world feedback. You'll work in a collaborative environment that values continuous improvement, cross-functional teamwork, and practical problem solving - an ideal place to grow as an engineer who wants to make a tangible impact.

Note:The primary differences between job levels tie to skill level, complexity of the problem solving, and years of experience. Job assignments will be based on experience, job opening and budget availability, and the performance level of the incumbent.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Create various flam compliance documents to support flammability certification of the unit in accordance with FAA and OEM regulations.

1. Create various fire containment compliance documents to support aircraft monument waste compartment certification of the unit in accordance with FAA and OEM regulations.
2. Create various wall temperature compliance documents to support certification of the unit with heat generating equipment in accordance with OEM regulations.
3. Review designs and sign off on drawings to ensure that all aspects of our designs are (or will be) covered by approved test data; communicate feedback for changes to designers when necessary.
4. Identify design solutions to solve certification test failure issues to bring the unit into compliance with regulations.
5. Share project details with team verbally, via PowerPoint, and via e-mail.
6. Maintains a safe, secure, and legal work environment, adhering to all Company policies and procedures.
7. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
8. Maintains and protects the confidentiality of the Company's information and products.
9. Performs other duties and projects as assigned or requested.

Education:

• Bachelorsof Science (BS) Degree in Physics, Chemical Engineering, or other similar technical disciplines from an accredited university is required.

Experience:

• Experience with Technical writings and physical properties of materials is a plus.
  1 year of experience preferred, but not required.

Skills:

• Knowledge of regulatory and OEM requirements and methods of showing compliance.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Ability to review drawings with other company disciplines and provide certification input.
• Ability to review overall design and provide structures input at PDR & CDR

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• FAA Designated Engineering Unit Member for Test Witnessing
• Catia V5 working knowledge
• WindChill PLM knowledge

Other:

• EnCore is an "at-will" employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company.
• As business conditions warrant a change in the operating necessities of the Company, all employees are expected to react productively, handle other essential tasks assigned now or in the future.

• Work is provided to this position on a goal or project basis. Independently determines methods and procedures of how to accomplish routine work. May receive general instructions on new assignments.

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• Develop and provide solutions for a variety of problems based on established precedents and policies.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.