Lead Avionics Certification Engineer in Phoenix, Arizona at Acron Aviation
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Acron Aviation
Phoenix, Arizona, 85003, United States
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Job Description
Lead Avionics Certification Engineer
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
About Acron Aviation (Avionics Aftermarket):
Acron Aviation designs, engineers, and manufactures certified avionics systems that support safety-critical flight operations across commercial and military aviation. Our avionics portfolio includes surveillance, recorders, displays, and related systems developed in regulated environments and deployed on aircraft worldwide. Through our Aftermarket organization, we support operators, OEMs, and maintenance providers by delivering technical expertise, product support, reliability improvements, and lifecycle sustainment solutions that maximize system availability and customer value. This work requires close collaboration across engineering, operations, quality, and customer support teams to ensure safe, reliable, and effective in-service performance
Position Summary
Acron Aviation is seeking a highly experienced Lead Avionics Certification Engineer to lead certification activities for avionics systems and aircraft modifications across commercial, business aviation, and special mission platforms. This individual will serve as a technical leader responsible for developing and executing certification strategies supporting Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs), Technical Standard Orders (TSOs), major and minor aircraft modifications, and related FAA approvals.
The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience working with FAA regulations, certification plans, compliance documentation, and conformity inspections. Preference will be given to candidates with current or previous Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Administrator experience or those possessing the qualifications and industry credentials necessary to obtain FAA approval as an ODA Administrator in the near term.
- Lead certification programs from concept through FAA approval.
- Develop certification strategies for avionics systems, aircraft modifications, and new product installations.
- Serve as a primary interface with FAA Certification Branches, Flight Standards District Offices (FSDO), Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs), and Organizational Designation Authorization (ODA) units.
- Prepare, review, and/or approve certification documents, including:
- Certification Plans
- Compliance Checklists
- Draft Issue Papers
- Means of Compliance Documents
- Conformity Inspection Requests
- Ground and Flight Test Plans
- FAA Approval Packages
- Lead STC certification efforts involving surveillance, flight/data recorders, and displays avionics product lines.
- Support TSO authorization projects, including qualification testing, environmental compliance, software, and hardware certification activities.
- Interpret and apply FAA regulations, policy, and guidance material including:
- 14 CFR Parts 23, 25, 27, and 29
- AC 20-series guidance
- FAA Orders and Policy Memoranda, particularly FAA Order 8100.15 (ODA Procedures)
- RTCA and SAE standards
- Lead certification activities involving:
- DO-160 Environmental Qualification
- DO-178 Software Certification
- DO-254 Airborne Electronic Hardware
- ARP4754A System Development
- ARP4761 Safety Assessment
- Coordinate engineering disciplines including systems, software, hardware, electrical, mechanical, and test engineering teams through the certification process.
- Mentor junior certification engineers and provide regulatory guidance across the organization.
- Support audits, FAA evaluations, and ODA administrative activities.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of certification processes and organizational procedures.
- Desired ODA Responsibilities
- Credentials to serve as an ODA Administrator or certification leader within the organization's ODA structure.
- Coordinate ODA functions and delegated activities.
- Ensure compliance with FAA delegation requirements and procedures.
- Support expansion and maintenance of ODA capabilities.
- Serve as a key liaison between company leadership and FAA representatives.
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- 9+ years of experience in aviation certification, aircraft modifications, avionics integration, or aerospace systems engineering.
- Experience supporting or obtaining:
- Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs)
- Technical Standard Order Authorizations (TSOAs)
- Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) programs
- Major alteration approvals
- Experience working with Part 23, Part 25, Part 27, or Part 29 aircraft.
- DER, DAR, or former FAA certification experience.
- Ability to serve as a direct interface with FAA Certification Branches and FAA ODA Management Teams (OMTs).
- Demonstrated experience leading FAA STC certification programs.
- Comprehensive knowledge of FAA certification processes and applicable regulations.
- Experience developing certification plans and managing compliance activities through approval.
- Strong technical understanding of avionics systems architecture and aircraft integration.
- Ability to communicate effectively with FAA personnel, engineering teams, customers, and executive leadership.
- This position may require access to information, technology, software, or hardware that is subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. To comply with these requirements, applicants must qualify as a US Person.
- Previous ODA Administrator experience. Familiarity with STC ODA operation.
- FAA approval history within an ODA environment.
- Qualifications and experience sufficient to pursue FAA approval as an ODA Administrator shortly after hire.
- Advanced degree in engineering or related discipline.
- PMP certification or formal program management experience.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Acron Aviation is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Additional Information:
Acron Aviation maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where allowed by law. Acron Aviation is an E-Verify employer
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Job Location
Phoenix, Arizona, 85003, United States
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