Aerospace Engineer II - Aircraft Certification (Aerospace)

Location: Lone Tree, Colorado; office or hybrid environment with up to 10% travel

Estimated starting salary: $94,345.12–$129,724.54 per year

Company

hirify.global develops aerospace, aviation, ISR, defense, and national security technologies, including manned and unmanned aircraft systems.

What you will do

• Interface with FAA, military, and other aircraft regulatory authorities.
• Manage certification activities and coordinate military approvals.
• Support aircraft and product design, development, analysis, and testing throughout the product lifecycle.
• Participate in design and management reviews, including PDR and CDR presentations.
• Review supporting technical documents for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Provide certification guidance to internal and external engineering departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline, with typically 2 or more years of relevant experience; higher education may substitute for experience.
• Basic understanding of Computer Aided Engineering tools.
• Basic awareness of certification planning, certification basis, Methods of Compliance, and compliance artifacts.
• Experience with military certification programs using MIL-HDBK-516 and/or FAA certification standards under 14 CFR Parts 23, 25, 27, or 29.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required for employment because of the security-clearance requirement.

Nice to have

• Experience in the aerospace and defense industry or project management.
• Experience coordinating approvals with DoD certifying authorities, FAA Aircraft Certification Offices, ODA organizations, or DERs and unit members.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting technical documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with aircraft flight testing and engineering work outside a primary specialty.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, high-visibility work involving multiple organizational disciplines.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance and 3 weeks of paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.