Job Description
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At Avidyne we're redefining what it means to simply fly. Avidyne's next-generation avionics make flying intuitive, safe, and stress-free, and now, we're looking for a Senior Certification Engineer to help us bring those innovations to life. Here, your work has visibility and impact, shaping the systems pilots depend on every day.
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In this role, you'll lead the end-to-end certification process for Avidyne's advanced avionics systems across fixed- and rotary-wing platforms, partnering closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and regulatory agencies to deliver products our pilots can trust.
WHY AVIDYNE?
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We design and build avionics that elevate the flying experience. As a mid-sized, fast-moving company, we offer the impact, visibility, and ownership that larger organizations can't. Here, your expertise shapes real products and the pilots who rely on them feel the difference.
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At Avidyne, you'll:
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Advance a mission that matters:
Contribute to avionics that redefine flight safety, usability, and confidence in the cockpit.
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Shape how we certify and deliver:
Influence the systems, standards, and methods that ensure our products meet the highest bar for compliance and performance.
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Collaborate across disciplines:
Work closely with systems, software, hardware, and test engineering teams, along with regulatory authorities and DERs.
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Grow with purpose:
Join a culture that values clarity, accountability, mentorship, and continuous improvement—where thoughtful engineering is encouraged and rewarded.
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WHAT YOU'LL DO
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Lead certification projects for avionics systems or subsystems from planning through final approval.
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Coordinate with regulatory authorities, DERs, and auditors to secure approvals and close compliance gaps.
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Drive certification strategies to meet FAA, EASA, and global airworthiness standards.
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Develop and maintain certification plans, test reports, IMs, PGAs, compliance matrices, and ICAs.
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Define certification strategy and means of compliance.
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Partner with systems, software, and hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of certification requirements throughout design and development.
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Coordinate conformity inspections, audits, and reviews with FAA, EASA, and DERs.
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Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.
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Identify opportunities to streamline internal processes and contribute to certification best practices.
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Stay current on evolving regulations and contribute to process improvements.
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WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
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Knowledge & Experience
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Aerospace, or related Engineering.
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5+ years of certification or systems engineering experience (3+ with a Master's).
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Proven experience managing FAA certification programs (TSO, STC, or TC).
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Hands-on knowledge of DO-178C, DO-254, ARP****A, and ARP**** compliance standards.
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Experience coordinating with regulatory authorities and DERs.
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Attributes
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Detail-oriented engineer who thrives on clarity and takes ownership of complex certification efforts.
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Excellent communication, documentation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work independently and lead certification efforts with minimal supervision.
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Preferred
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Master's degree in Engineering or a related STEM field.
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Experience with EASA validation.
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Experience with multi-system integration projects.
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Pilot's license, flight training, or robust knowledge of general aviation operations.
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Track record of process improvement in certification or compliance.
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PAY & BENEFITS
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At Avidyne, we are committed to creating customized compensation packages that reflect each individual's unique skill set, experience level, and areas of expertise, with base pay ranges discussed during the interview process.
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You'll also receive benefits including:
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Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, starting your first day of employment
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Short-term and long-term disability insurance, plus life insurance
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401(k) matching: we match 50% of an employee's first 6%
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Flexible time off (FTO) and 10 paid holidays a year
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Reimbursement for certain career-related educational expenses, including tuition and private pilot license assistance (ask your recruiter about our flight club benefits)
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Note: Benefits, compensation, bonuses, and learning programs are dependent on role type, job level, and eligibility, with specific terms.
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📌 Senior Certification Engineer (Victoria)
🏢 Avidyne
📍 Victoria