Certification Engineer

4 weeks ago


Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom GE Full time
Job Description SummaryAt GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up and bring them home safely. As key players in the aerospace industry, you'll find yourself in a dynamic environment where our ongoing, substantial investment in research and development keeps us looking ahead. We've got an amazing team of exceptional people helping to solve increasingly complex challenges. Our Systems Engineering teams are comprised of diverse and experienced engineers who care about ensuring full-lifecycle readiness as it relates to safety, certification, and quality standards. Our teams are passionate about the aerospace industry and continuously strive to deliver innovate customer solutions through strong project execution, collaboration, and lean problem-solving. We are passionate about professional growth, developing an inclusive culture, and developing the technical capabilities our customers need. We seek to enable every engineer to reach their full potential through coaching, mentoring and professional development training.Job Description

The Alternative procedures to Design Organization Approval Manager will oversee activities related to our UK CAA design organization approval. This will involve acting as the focal for liaison with the authority for product approvals and ensuring that compliance with our responsibilities as an ADOA approval holder are maintained. You will monitor developments in both products and regulations to help develop our processes in line with shifting business needs and developing compliance landscape. Our Systems business includes a portfolio of Technical Standard Order approved avionics products for which maintenance of our ADOA approval is critical. These products support civil and military customers worldwide and are leading the way in cockpit display technologies and open platform solutions. In this role you will learn and utilize your experience and expertise to maintain and demonstrate our continuing compliance for our products and systems.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Acting as focal for certification authority contact
  • Leading audits by certification authorities
  • Maintenance of authority approved ADOA procedures
  • Manage the process for initial TSO approval and change approvals by working closely with projects
  • Maintaining awareness of current and upcoming changes to regulations by authorities (UK CAA, EASA, FAA, MAA) and communicate these to programs, process owners and the wider business. This may involve attending conferences and seminars and participation in working groups
  • Participation in internal process working groups
  • Participation in Safety management reviews
  • Managing the impact of post-approval changes to approved products
  • Preparation and distribution of Continued Airworthiness documents

Required Qualifications

  • Direct experience of working in an engineering environment subject to aviation regulatory compliance
  • Knowledge of EASA/CAA Part21 Subpart J – DOA Approvals
  • Knowledge of EASA/CAA Part21 Subpart O – ETSO Approvals
  • Familiarity with working to, and contribution to the development of a compliant process framework
  • Experience in certification in areas of AEH/DO-254 and/or DO-178 an/or ARP 4754
  • Knowledge of DAOS being a plus
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or in "STEM" Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) or equivalent knowledge and experience

Desired Characteristics

  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
  • Effective problem identification and solution skills
  • Proven analytical and organizational ability

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

  • Performance based annual bonus
  • Non-contributory Pension
  • Life Assurance
  • Group income protection
  • Private medical cover
  • Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No



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