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Senior Certification Engineer

Airbus Americas
relocation assistance
United States, Alabama, Mobile
Jan 08, 2026
Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at USCareers@airbus.com Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English) Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminacion(Spanish) Job Description: Position Summary This position supports the Airworthiness certification of Airbus aircrafts, from new deliveries to in-service repairs and modifications, by ensuring that it complies with the highest global safety and performance standards. Duties include coordinating between our engineering teams and international aviation regulatory bodies, such as the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and other National Aviation Authorities to develop approved certification documentation demonstrating compliance to all designs and regulatory requirements in support of Type Certification (TC), changes to TC and Continued Airworthiness of the fleet. This role requires a deep understanding of aviation regulations and certification processes, and the ability to work collaboratively to ensure our aircraft are safe and compliant across all stages of their lifecycle. Primary Responsibilities Technical Solutions: 70% Autonomously develop and manage certification plans for large aircraft programs, including new design changes and continued/continuing airworthiness. This includes classification of the change/repair (Major/Minor), identifying applicable/affected regulations, and creating a strategy to demonstrate compliance. Work closely with a wide range of internal teams, including design engineers, stress analysts, vendors and design office specialists, to gather the data needed for certification. Address and resolve moderate to complex technical challenges and non-compliance issues that arise during the certification process. Lead and conduct the airworthiness approvals of Airbus products and product changes with the certificating Authority, and validation of these approvals by the importing countries' Authorities. Manage multi-ATA and single-program subject projects in accordance with business needs and customers' expectations, while ensuring compliance with certification requirements and DOA processes. Communication: 25% Communicate and exchange with members of the global Certification Team and certification functions to ensure consistency in the Way of Working and certification approach ("Speak One Voice, Airworthiness Assurance, Process Assurance"). Consult Technical, Change Management, and Certification Specialists to ensure appropriate solutions and maintain strong competence across this wide domain. Other duties as assigned Additional Responsibilities: 5% Act as an interface to Airworthiness authorities for some aspects of certification activities. Support acceptance of individual aircraft by customers and their local authorities. Qualified Experience and Training Required Education Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) Preferred Education Master's Degree in an Engineering discipline. Masters in Business Administration. Required Experience Minimum nine (9) years experience in Engineering and/or Airworthiness / Certification roles Preferred Experience Experience in a Design Organization complying with Part 21 organizational requirements and Part 25/M design requirements. Familiar with Part 145 Repairs Stations. Familiar with large aircraft operations. Preferred Licensure/Certifications Previous ODA Unit Member, FAA DER, EASA CVE/DAE Travel Required 5% Domestic and International Citizenship: Authorized to Work in the US Qualified Skills Required Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities Excellent communication and negotiation skills in challenging situations including those customer facing. Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment both independently and collectively. Able to understand and mentor principles within assigned discipline. Able to interpret an extensive variety of technical aircraft topics. Experience with Design Organization management and Part 21 compliance at the Design Organization level. Excellent communication, coordination, and organization skills. Able to inter-relate with and influence in diverse environments and cultures. Able to effectively prepare and deliver detailed, complex presentations inside and outside the organization. Experience complying with regulatory authorities of various countries and distinguishing the similarities and differences. Experience with the Airbus fleet and/or products. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities Familiar with aircraft certification and approvals of documents for TC and aircraft related modifications. Experience with Configuration Management of complex products. Required Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages) Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written) Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and disciplines. Demonstrates a high level of listening and oral skills by leading discussions on issues, solutions, ideas and status of work. Displays model writing skills for others to emulate. Understands technical language associated with large aircraft. Preferred Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages) Conversational French and/or German. Required Technical Systems Proficiency Strong computer background, including MS Excel and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail) Complexity of the Role Level of Decision Making: (Level/Impact of decision making: strategic, tactical, operational) Decision making is limited to personal development and moderate to complex impact operational tasks. Organizational information Is this a people manager?: No # of Exempt Reports: # of Non-Exempt Reports: Job Dimensions Work is performed without appreciable directions. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Nature of Contacts Involved communication on a regular basis with internal and external parties Physical Requirements: Onsite 60%Remote 40% Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Daily Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Daily Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Daily Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Daily Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Daily Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. Daily Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Daily Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor. Daily Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Rarely Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Daily Equal Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status *As a leader in our field, Airbus provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.* *As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.* Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. *NOTE: Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.* The Company reserves the right to revise, change and/or modify job duties, responsibilities or working conditions as the need arises, with or without advance notice. Employment with the Company is at-will. This position description and the statements contained within it do not create any contractual rights between the Company and its employees, either express or implied. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: Airbus Americas, Inc. 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