Civil Certification Engineer - System Safety

Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility solutions that will foster the development of human-centered cities. We are designing a completely new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility needs of future cities. This allows passengers a seamless intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final destination. We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and services to define a new category of mobility for the world’s communities. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play.

What we do:

The Civil Certification Engineer - System Safety acts as the primary technical liaison between the certification department and the various engineering teams regarding system safety. The job requires experience in designing aircraft systems and a strong understanding of aircraft certification principles. It is expected that Civil Certification Engineer is proficient in both the technical subject matter and the certification process.

Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.

What you can do:

• Provide support to Sr. Civil Certification Engineers and assist with certification initiatives as assigned at project level
• Maintain awareness of new regulatory requirements and guidance materials as they are released
• Coordinate certification requirements updates to the engineering team and provide certification inputs as part of the design process
• Communicate any design changes or proposed design changes with potential certification impacts back to the certification team
• Contribute to the development and coordination of subject-level certification plans by collaborating with certification and engineering teams
• Support technical meetings between FAA and Supernal personnel as they relate to system safety certification
• Participate in applicable industry working groups as assigned
• Provide assistance to various departments as directed
• Provide technical inputs and checks of certain certification documents
• Partner with PMO organization to implement build plan
• Up to 10% of domestic and international travel
• Other duties as assigned

What you can contribute:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical, Systems, or industrial Engineering required
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in engineering (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
• Experience in working with aircraft systems, components, and system safety analysis
• Experience with document and data organization/management
• Knowledge of industry standards related to aircraft systems and components (ICAO, SAE, RTCA, EUROCAE, etc.), especially ARP 4761 and ARP 4754
• Knowledge of FAA Orders and guidance related to System Safety, including AC 23.1309
• Knowledge of the FAA Type Certification and Production Certification processes
• Knowledge of 14 CFR airworthiness requirements (Parts 23, 25, 27, and/or 29)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive delivery of communication and follow up
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
• Proficiency with Excel VLOOKUP, pivot tables, MS Office Suite

You may also be able to contribute:

• Experience in industry working groups/standards development organizations preferred
• Experience working with FAA engineers and/or DERs preferred
• Experience in Jira and/or DOORs preferred
• Experience in project management preferred

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: ta-support@supernal.aero

This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).