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Senior Certification Engineer

Full Time Remote

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Job Description

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Role Overview

The Senior Certification Engineer will provide technical leadership as a subject matter expert on new development projects. This includes civil regulations (RTCA/DO-254, DO-178C, and/or ARP4754A, Advisory Circulars, Issue Papers, CRIs, CFR, CS, CAR, CAAC, etc.) involving Intellectual Property, commercial integrated devices, commercial subassemblies, and circuit board assemblies. GE Aerospace’s Systems business comprises a wide cross-section of aviation products, including power generation, power distribution, navigation, cockpit displays, computing and networking, ignition systems, sensors, and propellers. We support civil and military customers worldwide and are leading the way in hybrid-electric aircraft technologies and open platform solutions.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Lead programs in determining product certification strategy and certification basis.
  • Lead compliance planning and determination of means of compliance.
  • Interpret aircraft regulatory material and determine project impact.
  • Audit project / product artifacts and verification activities to assess compliance with the certification basis.
  • Champion minimum effort solutions for meeting civil compliance.
  • Assess changes to approved/certified products to determine minor or major classification.
  • Provide technical leadership and technical direction for assigned organizational responsibilities, programs, and personnel including approval/sign-off of Certification documentation.
  • Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
  • Travel 10% or more (domestic and international)

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience with software development and/or hardware development and/or systems development
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience with RTCA/DO-254 and/or DO-178B/C and/or ARP4754A
  • This position requires U.S. citizenship status

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
  • 10+ years of direct design experience with ASIC, FPGA, and CPLD technologies
  • 10+ years of experience with regulatory compliance related to RTCA/DO-254, DO-178B/C, and ARP4754A in safety-critical applications, including a strong understanding of the differences between RTCA/DO-178 and RTCA/DO-254 practices
  • Direct DER and/or ODA unit member experience
  • Strong oral and communications skills
  • Strong interpersonal, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace is one of the world’s premier aerospace companies, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and servicing of jet engines, propulsion systems, and integrated aircraft technologies. The company supports both commercial aviation and defense customers, powering aircraft used by airlines, the U.S. military, and allied forces around the world. With a legacy rooted in over a century of aviation innovation, GE Aerospace plays a central role in advancing the future of flight across efficiency, performance, and sustainability.

For job seekers, GE Aerospace offers opportunities across a wide range of disciplines including engineering, software development, advanced manufacturing, supply chain, cybersecurity, and program management. Employees work on mission-critical systems such as commercial and military jet engines, avionics, propulsion technologies, and lifecycle support services. The company is especially attractive to engineers, veterans, and cleared professionals who want to work on complex, high-impact systems that directly support global aviation and national security missions.

Unlike many pure defense contractors or startup aerospace firms, GE Aerospace combines deep industrial scale with long-term research and development capabilities. Employees contribute to programs spanning next-generation engine efficiency, additive manufacturing, digital engineering, and AI-enabled maintenance systems that help airlines and militaries improve reliability and reduce downtime. This blend of cutting-edge innovation and large-scale production gives employees exposure to both advanced R&D and real-world deployment at global scale.

As demand grows for more efficient aircraft engines, expanded defense propulsion capabilities, and modernized aerospace systems, GE Aerospace continues to expand its workforce and invest heavily in future technologies. For professionals seeking a stable yet highly technical career in aerospace and defense—where engineering excellence meets global impact—GE Aerospace remains one of the most respected and enduring employers in the industry.

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