Senior Certification Engineer (m/f/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Weiterstadt

Your mission
  • Serve as a technical leader and primary regulatory interface, driving certification and production compliance for unmanned aircraft systems across global markets.
  • Own conformity, airworthiness, and approval processes from early development through serial production, ensuring alignment with authority requirements.
  • Act as the bridge between design, manufacturing, and regulatory teams to deliver certifiable and compliant products.
  • Lead engagement with certification authorities (FAA, EASA, JCAB, ANAC), contributing to current programs and shaping future regulatory frameworks for UAS and eVTOL.
  • Define certification basis, determine applicable means of compliance, and lead compliance demonstration across hardware, systems, and software domains.
  • Support certification schedule planning by identifying technical milestones and aligning compliance efforts with overall program goals.
  • Collaborate with the Certification Program Manager to track progress, escalate risks, and ensure technical readiness for regulatory reviews.
  • Coordinate and approve conformity inspections, including First Article Inspections and configuration audits, ensuring product compliance with type design and production standards.
  • Prepare and validate regulatory documentation (Certification Plans, test programs, compliance matrices, airworthiness substantiation reports) and support approval processes.
  • Oversee continued airworthiness deliverables such as TSBs, ESBs, ICAs, and post-certification authority actions.
  • Contribute to internal training and guidance to strengthen organizational knowledge in certification and compliance.
  • Engage with industry standards bodies (e.g., ASTM, EUROCAE) to align Wingcopter’s roadmap with evolving regulatory and technical standards.
Your profile
  • Master’s in Aerospace, Electrical, Avionics Engineering, or related field
  • 10+ years in aircraft certification, airworthiness, or avionics systems (manned aviation background with adaptability to UAS/eVTOL)
  • Direct experience with authorities (FAA, EASA, etc.) across design, production, and certification, including inspections and audits
  • Practical knowledge of avionics, comms systems, and C2 links (e.g., SATCOM, LTE), with hardware/software integration and standards like DO-160/178/254
  • Strong grasp of Part 21J/G, TSO/ETSO, and type design change management
  • Familiar with production processes and their certification interfaces (e.g., FAI, config mgmt, deviation handling) and skilled in leading compliance efforts, from plans to final approval packages
  • Experience or interest in standards development (e.g., ASTM, EUROCAE) for emerging aircraft technologies
  • Fluent in English; other languages (e.g., German) a plus
  • Proficient in MS Office, JIRA/Confluence, and ideally aviation tools like Teamcenter
What you bring as a perfect candidate
  • You thrive in collaborative environments and value collective success.
  • You approach challenges with a positive mindset and a proactive attitude.
  • You believe technology has the power to improve society and drive positive change for the future.
What we'll offer
  • A free parking space right at the office – for the days you come in.
  • Enjoy attractive employee discounts with corporate benefits on a variety of products and services.
  • Join the fun at our employee events and team-building activities.
  • Many of our roles offer remote work options and flexible hours to balance your life and work.
  • Stay fit with access to EGYM Wellpass  – your wellbeing is a priority.
  • On two wheels to work? Take advantage of our Business Bike option and commute the healthy way.
Why us?
  • A motivated and supportive team, where every voice is heard, and collaboration drives our success.
  • A fast-growing tech startup, where the pace is exciting, and every day presents new challenges and opportunities.
  • A place where your ideas can take flight, allowing you to shape and influence projects from the ground up.
  • Dedicated to your personal and professional growth, offering opportunities to learn, develop, and thrive.
  • A company that values impact, where your work truly makes a difference and contributes to something meaningful.
About us
Do you want to shape the future of aviation? Do you share our vision of saving and improving lives through technology with a purpose? Then join our ambitious team of young talents and experienced professionals!
We at Wingcopter design innovative, high-performance drones that are operated all over the world in commercial and humanitarian operations. Our drone technology saves and improves lives every day.

At Wingcopter, we strive to create an inclusive corporate culture where everyone is treated with respect and trust, irrespective of origin, gender, identity, age, religion, background or role within the company. We are convinced that a diverse environment is the best breeding ground for innovative, sustainable and forward-looking solutions to major challenges.  
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