Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5+ years certification experience, FAA certification program management, Knowledge of DO-178C and DO-254

Skills

DO-178CDO-254ARP4754A

Lead certification projects for avionics systems or subsystems from planning through final approval
Coordinate with regulatory authorities, DERs, and auditors to secure approvals and close compliance gaps
Drive certification strategies to meet FAA, EASA, and global airworthiness standards
Develop and maintain certification plans, test reports, IMs, PGAs, compliance matrices, and ICAs
Define certification strategy and means of compliance
Partner with systems, software, and hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of certification requirements
Coordinate conformity inspections, audits, and reviews with FAA, EASA, and DERs
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers
Identify opportunities to streamline internal processes and contribute to certification best practices

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Aerospace, or related Engineering
5+ years of certification or systems engineering experience (3+ with a Master’s)
Proven experience managing FAA certification programs (TSO, STC, or TC)
Hands-on knowledge of DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A, and ARP4761 compliance standards
Experience coordinating with regulatory authorities and DERs

Master’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM field
Experience with EASA validation
Experience with multi-system integration projects
Pilot’s license, flight training, or strong knowledge of general aviation operations
Track record of process improvement in certification or compliance

Avidyne designs and builds next-generation avionics that make flying intuitive, safe, and stress-free.