Senior Certification Engineer (m/f/d)

<h3>Your mission</h3> <ul><li>Serve as a technical leader and primary regulatory interface, driving certification and production compliance for unmanned aircraft systems across global markets.</li><li>Own conformity, airworthiness, and approval processes from early development through serial production, ensuring alignment with authority requirements.</li><li>Act as the bridge between design, manufacturing, and regulatory teams to deliver certifiable and compliant products.</li><li>Lead engagement with certification authorities (FAA, EASA, JCAB, ANAC), contributing to current programs and shaping future regulatory frameworks for UAS and eVTOL.</li><li>Define certification basis, determine applicable means of compliance, and lead compliance demonstration across hardware, systems, and software domains.</li><li>Support certification schedule planning by identifying technical milestones and aligning compliance efforts with overall program goals.</li><li>Collaborate with the Certification Program Manager to track progress, escalate risks, and ensure technical readiness for regulatory reviews.</li><li>Coordinate and approve conformity inspections, including First Article Inspections and configuration audits, ensuring product compliance with type design and production standards.</li><li>Prepare and validate regulatory documentation (Certification Plans, test programs, compliance matrices, airworthiness substantiation reports) and support approval processes.</li><li>Oversee continued airworthiness deliverables such as TSBs, ESBs, ICAs, and post-certification authority actions.</li><li>Contribute to internal training and guidance to strengthen organizational knowledge in certification and compliance.</li><li>Engage with industry standards bodies (e.g., ASTM, EUROCAE) to align Wingcopter’s roadmap with evolving regulatory and technical standards.</li></ul> <h3>Your profile</h3> <ul><li>A Master’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Avionics Engineering, or a closely related field.</li><li>10+ years of experience in aircraft certification, airworthiness, or avionics systems engineering - with a strong foundation in manned aviation and a clear capability to adapt to the UAS/eVTOL domain.</li><li>Proven experience interfacing with at least one major authority (e.g., FAA, EASA, JCAB, ANAC) across design, production, and/or certification projects, including exposure to conformity inspections, audits, or authority briefings.</li><li>Hands-on experience with avionics, communication systems, and C2 links (e.g., SATCOM, LTE), including hardware/software integration and qualification under standards like DO-160, DO-178, DO-254, or equivalent.</li><li>Solid understanding of Part 21J/G, TSO/ETSO processes, and type design change management, including major/minor change classification and impact evaluation.</li><li>Familiarity with production environments (e.g., First Article Inspection, configuration management, production deviation handling) and their integration with certification processes.</li><li>Ability to lead compliance demonstrations, from Certification Plans to Means of Compliance and Final Approval Packages.</li><li>Experience with or openness to engaging in standardization activities (e.g., ASTM, EUROCAE), especially around novel aircraft systems or VTOL/UAS technologies.</li><li>Fluent English communication skills (written and verbal); additional languages (e.g., German) are a plus.</li><li>Proficiency with tools like MS Office, JIRA/Confluence, ideally in Teamcenter, or other typical aviation-specific tools.</li><li>A proactive, collaborative mindset, capable of cross-functional coordination with Design, Quality, Production, and Regulatory teams.</li></ul> <h3>What you bring as a perfect candidate</h3> <ul><li>You are a team player.</li><li>You have a can-do mentality.</li><li>You believe that technology can have a positive impact on society and our future.</li></ul> <h3>What we'll offer</h3> <ul><li>Parking space</li><li>Employee discounts</li><li>Employee events</li><li>Dogs welcome</li><li>Home office</li><li>Flexible working hours</li><li>Sports and Fitness Options</li></ul> <h3>Why us?</h3> <ul><li>A highly motivated team</li><li>The exciting life of a fast-growing tech startup</li><li>The opportunity to develop and implement your own ideas</li><li>The active promotion of your personal and professional development</li><li>The chance to have a positive impact through your work</li></ul>