Aircraft Certification Engineer, Uas Systems

Atropos

Arlington, VA, US
Base: $160,000 to $260,000 usd; bonus/equity: high...
On-site
5-10 years aircraft certification experience
14 cfr part 25 regulatory knowledge
Systems domain expertise in propulsion or flight controls
This role supports the certification strategy for emerging unmanned cargo aircraft leading to an experimental certificate of airworthiness

Job Summary

  • This role supports the certification strategy for emerging unmanned cargo aircraft leading to an experimental certificate of airworthiness.
  • Candidates must interpret FAA regulations and develop certification plans, issue papers, and means of compliance for specific aircraft systems.
  • The company offers significant equity, platinum healthcare benefits, and unlimited PTO to a mission-driven team focused on national security.

Matching Summary

This role supports the certification strategy for emerging unmanned cargo aircraft leading to an experimental certificate of airworthiness.

Salary

Base: $160,000 to $260,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Highly competitive equity grants included; Benefits: Platinum Healthcare, Unlimited PTO, 20 weeks paid leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5-10 years aircraft certification experience
  • 14 CFR Part 25 regulatory knowledge
  • Systems domain expertise in propulsion or flight controls
  • Certification planning and compliance documentation
  • FAA regulation interpretation and application

Nice-to-have

  • Bias for action and startup execution mindset
  • Experience with experimental certificate of airworthiness
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills
  • End-to-end UAS development background
  • Collaborative team ownership culture

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
  • 5-10 years experience in TC/ATC/STC certification programs
  • Practical experience with 14 CFR Part 23 or Part 25
  • FAA DER or E-UM Ticket (Bonus)
  • Experience with FAA Orders 8110 and 8130 series

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