Senior/Principal Engineer For Systems & CertificationAmpaire, a leading tech startup in California's electric aviation sector, is seeking a Senior/Principal Engineer for Systems & Certification. This role will own the systems engineering, requirements management, and interaction with the FAA Part 33/23 certification programs. The position focuses on managing the document submissions and discussions with the FAA for the requirements basis, means of compliance, and verification/validation. Key qualifications include experience with Part 23 certification projects.
The role reports to the CTO and is substantially full time in Long Beach, CA.Ampaire is revolutionizing air travel with hybrid-electric propulsion, pioneering the fastest, most practical path to sustainable aviation. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in sunny California at the Long Beach Airport, Ampaire has led the industry in real-world hybrid-electric flight innovation, achieving historic milestones since the first flight of its Electric EEL testbed in 2019. Our adaptable technology seamlessly repowers existing aircraft, slashing fuel consumption by 50-70% and enabling airlines to reduce costs and emissions without waiting around for new infrastructure or fuels. When futuristic airplanes arrive, we expect them to use our power systems too, and are already working on that behind the scenes. With flights spanning 30,000 miles across Hawaii, Scotland, Canada, Alaska, and beyond, Ampaire has proven hybrid-electric aircraft are ready now—not decades from today. In 2022, we introduced the world's largest hybrid-electric aircraft, the Eco Caravan, which is now advancing through certification and commercialization. Backed by industry-leading partners, a $5B+ sales pipeline, and a bold vision for aviation's future, Ampaire offers a career where your work will reshape an industry and leave a lasting impact on the world. This is an inflection point for Ampaire and a once-in-a-century moment for the industry. Are you ready to help redefine flight? Let's fly!Role and Responsibilities:Lead technical responses to the FAA for our Part 23 and Part 33 certification projectsCreate documentation for requirements, means of compliance, and verification/validation reports for submission to the FAAReview FAA feedback and provide responsesSupport negotiation of requirements, means of compliance, and interpretation of verification/validation reportsManage certification requirements and flow downLead interaction with the engineering development team to negotiate and flow down certification requirementsSupport engineering design and/or V&V efforts as appropriateSupport the CTO on resolution of novel technology negotiations with the FAASupport the Director of Certification in managing the FAA certification processPosition based at Long Beach HQ facilityReports to the CTORequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering discipline8+ years of increasing responsibilities in aerospace, or equivalent, FAA Part 23 certification projectsExpert knowledge of G-1 certification basis and G-2 means/methods of complianceExpert knowledge of Part 23-64 and special condition processExpert knowledge developing compliance matrices for Subparts B thru GExpert knowledge of aircraft requirements management & toolsDesired Qualifications:Master's degree in relevant engineering discipline15+ years of relevant experienceExecuted FAA Part 23 major modification supplemental type certification (STC) projects or Part 33 projects through certificationExpert knowledge of ARP4761, ARP4754, and Parts 25, 43, 91, and 135Familiarity with electrified propulsion certification-intent projectsSalary: $160,000 - $260,000 per year