Airworthiness Certification Engineer

Our mission at Skyryse is nothing less than a new era in flight, where fatalities are nearly zero, piloting any aircraft is simple and safe, and the sky is accessible to all. SkyOS, our industry-first universal operating system for flight, provides any airplane or helicopter with a fly-by-wire flight management solution that significantly reduces the complexity of flying. Skyryse One, our first production aircraft powered by SkyOS, was unveiled in 2024 and features the simplest, safest, and most intuitive flight controls in general aviation.

AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATION ENGINEER - EL SEGUNDO, CA 

The Airworthiness Certification Engineer will report to the VP of Certification and work alongside Systems Engineering, System Safety, Design Engineering, Test, Quality, the FAA, DARs, and DERs to ensure successful verification of SkyOS systems to support acquisition of our product's Supplemental Type Certificate. This is a full-time onsite opportunity based out of El Segundo, California.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Integrate activities between internal stakeholders and regulatory agencies in support of supplemental type certificate (STC) acquisition.
• Help test team plan verification work packages for compliance and company requirements
• Help educate engineers and other Skyryse personnel on compliance requirements.
• Help develop and implement processes and procedures necessary to execute certification programs, including support for ODA development.
• Facilitate meetings between internal stakeholders and regulatory agencies, including capture, tracking, and closeout of actions.
• Coordinate execution of conformity and testing activities with DERs, DARs, and FAA.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience supporting Type Certificate / Supplemental Type Certification programs with the FAA and other regulatory authorities.
• Demonstrated experience in avionics systems verification including Systems & Equipment, Software/Airborne Electronic Hardware (SW/AEH), or Flight Controls.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, regulatory representatives, and certification authorities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Part 27 or Part 23 certification experience.
• Experience with certification of fly-by-wire systems, avionics integration, and complex electronic control systems.
• Experience as an FAA delegate.
• Cradle to Grave STC experience

WHY SKYRYSE?

• The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility 
• Salary: $130,000 - $175,000
• Valuable stock option plan
• Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
• Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually.  PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.
• A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!

WE WELCOME ALL
Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Employment is contingent upon confirmation of authorization to export in accordance with the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security Export Administration Regulations.

NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.