Senior Certification Engineer
LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking a Senior Certification Engineer for an opportunity in Nagoya, Japan.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The main duties and responsibilities of a successful candidate will include having overall responsibility for the planning of the required flight/ground test phases, working with the flight/ground test operation engineers and preparing the maneuver-by-maneuver plan for each test flight or test on ground and develop/review test plans, test specifications and test reports specializing in the evaluation of environmental temperature effects on aircraft equipment as well as aircraft structures. Additionally, qualified candidates will be able to provide assurance of successful compliance with relevant regulatory requirements in the Type Certification Application and approval processes. Work in a multi-cultural team and an international working environment in Japan. Japanese Language skill is not required.
Qualifications and requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with 10-20 years of aviation related industry experience, or
- 15-20 years in an aviation engineering organization; Aerospace or Aircraft Systems Engineering
- Must have a minimum 10 years of experience in the creation of certification plans and the effective execution of certification projects
- Must possess excellent wiring and verbal skills, including strong technical writing skills to plan, develop and create Flight/Ground Test Plans and Flight/Ground Test Procedures
- Prior experience planning flight and ground tests/exercises regarding the evaluation of environmental temperature effects on aircraft equipment as well as aircraft structures is essential
- Must possess basic knowledge of thermal hydraulics
- Ability to work effectively with other engineers across divisions and departments in the process of developing and creating test plans and certification documents
- Must possess ability to develop, plan and implement short and long-term goals
- Ability to adapt successfully to changing situations and environments
- Willingness to travel occasionally to flight test sites in USA when required is essential
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Must perform other related duties as required
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Why Choose LAUNCH?
A team of aviation staffing experts leads LAUNCH. We understand the challenges of finding the top aviation jobs and we focus on linking you with the best openings in the most sought-after locations.
LAUNCH offers you an ACA compliant benefit package including company-sponsored medical insurance with multiple plans to choose from. Our Minimum Essential Coverage is offered to every employee who does not have coverage elsewhere at no cost to you! LAUNCH also offers a 401(k) program with a company match. Plus, you join the LAUNCH Loyalty Club on your first day, earning you extra cash bonuses, apparel and safety rewards.