Certification Engineer

Certification Engineer

SkyGrid, a Boeing Company, exists to open the sky for autonomous flight. Based in Austin, Texas, SkyGrid builds ground based high-assurance third-party services to enable the safe operations and airspace integration of highly automated and autonomous aircraft. SkyGrid also acts as a key operational nexus for advanced air mobility, integrating and managing data, infrastructure, access, and traffic to support seamless and efficient air traffic services.

The SkyGrid team is looking for a Certification Engineer who will own all aspects of the certification of next-generation airspace management system for both autonomous and unmanned aircraft systems. You will ensure that all regulatory requirements are identified and captured, and compliance approaches are defined and agreed upon with regulatory authorities. You will be the principal owner of both the certification plan and compliance matrix at the system level, in collaboration with the SkyGrid Engineering team. You will also ensure all certification requirements are allocated to the applicable focals within SkyGrid. You will work closely with members of the Assurance Group, Engineering, Business Development, and the Program Management Office so timely and cost-effective certification solutions are developed throughout the lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess a deep domain understanding and knowledge within the aviation industry, but will thrive in a non-traditional, development program with the pace of a start-up.

Performance Objectives :

• Generate Program-Specific Certification Plan (PSCP), including means of compliance and identification of artifacts for demonstrating compliance.
• Own, track, and ensure certification deliverables and processes are established.
• Ensure all required regulatory requirements have been identified, met or have reached an agreement for deviation / exemption.
• Ensure all certification requirements are allocated to cognizant internal Systems, Software, and Hardware teams.
• Ensure certification risks are identified and elevated for resolution in a timely manner.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

An employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, if it does not pose undue hardship.

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