Senior Certification Design Engineer

We are seeking a motivated Senior Certification Design Engineer to support aviation regulatory approvals for avionics products installed on commercial aircraft. This role focuses on obtaining Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) from the FAA and global regulatory authorities. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience certifying avionics appliances and systems and enjoys acting as the technical interface across teams and with external stakeholders.This is a full-time, onsite role located in El Segundo, CA or Eagan, MN.What you'll doServe as the technical certification focal point internally and externally for assigned STC projectsDevelop complete STC design data packages and substantiation documentation required for regulatory approvalInterpret aircraft designs and define electrical, mechanical, and functional interfaces to support safe avionics installationsCreate and check manufacturing and installation drawings, including kit drawings (AutoCAD preferred)Generate required aircraft documentation such as Master Data Lists, Weight & Balance, Electrical Load Analysis, Engineering Orders, and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA)Prepare compliance documents including EWIS, System Safety Assessments, and other certification substantiation artifactsSupport First-of-Type installations at customer sites, domestically and internationallyParticipate in design reviews (PDR/CDR) to ensure certification requirements are clearly communicated and metCollaborate cross-functionally with customers, FAA and foreign authorities, supply chain, quality, program management, and engineering teamsClearly communicate technical solutions in both written and verbal form to customers and leadershipEnsure adherence to Export Control, Technology Control Plans, compliance processes, and company policiesKnowledge of communication, navigation, surveillance, and data/voice recording avionics systems is a plusWhat you need:Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution or 5-6 years of relevant aviation/avionics certification experience (or equivalent combination)Proven experience supporting STC certification for avionics systems or appliancesStrong technical writing, documentation, and stakeholder communication skillsApproximately 10% domestic and international travelMust be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee)What we offer:Competitive compensationComprehensive benefits401(k) with company matchPaid time offTuition reimbursementWhat happens next Apply online through Teledyne's careers page. If your qualifications align, our team will contact you for interviews and guide you through the process.

Created: 2026-05-09