Avionics Certification Engineer

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Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced DER (Designated Engineering Representative) Certification Engineer to serve as a subject matter expert in avionics certification. This role is critical in guiding engineering teams through the certification process for flight-critical avionics systems, software, and electronic hardware in coordination with global certification authorities such as the FAA, EASA, ANAC, and others.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical authority in certification for avionics systems, providing subject matter expertise to internal engineering teams.

• Lead efforts to obtain and maintain certification approvals for flight-critical hardware and software.

• Track and interpret evolving global regulatory requirements related to avionics equipment and inform stakeholders of their implications.

• Influence regulatory direction by engaging with certification authorities and representing company interests.

• Provide strategic guidance to product development teams on certification strategy, compliance processes, and toolsets.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to assess product designs against applicable certification regulations and deliver comprehensive risk assessments.

• Review and approve development plans, design documentation, verification strategies, and other key certification artifacts.

• Serve as the primary technical liaison with the FAA and other international certification bodies, representing the company during audits, reviews, and regulatory interactions.

• Support the development and implementation of new certification strategies in emerging areas such as autonomous flight and vertical takeoff/landing technologies.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

• Active FAA DER authorization or significant experience working toward DER candidacy.

• In-depth knowledge of avionics certification processes and applicable standards (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254, DO-160, ARP4754A, ARP4761).

• Minimum [X] years of experience in avionics systems, software, or electronic hardware development and certification.

• Proven experience interacting with certification authorities (FAA, EASA, ANAC, etc.).

• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Company DescriptionKronos always provides our partners with 100% customer satisfaction and on time delivery. If you are excited about working for a company that takes its job seriously and does not cut corners you will have a home with Kronos.Company DescriptionKronos always provides our partners with 100% customer satisfaction and on time delivery. If you are excited about working for a company that takes its job seriously and does not cut corners you will have a home with Kronos.