Associate Certification Engineer Job Listing at Intelsat in Chicago, IL (Job ID 41897)

Description

Your Impact: 

The Associate Certification Engineer will support key processes to obtain and retain FAA certification for Intelsat products in all targeted In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) products & associated aircraft types.

What you will do:

• Support the development and execution of certification plans to support STC modification projects
• Coordinate project certification compliance
• Participate in internal and external program review meetings
• Coordinate certification activities with the FAA, obtain FAA approval as required and confer and/or correspond with the FAA to keep Intelsat management aware of status of projects for approval with the FAA
• Participate in the development of the following: Certification Plans, Compliance Checklist and Summary Compliance Report, Weight Change Report / Loading Manual, Airworthiness Limitations, MDL, Wire Routing Assessment, System Safety Assessment, Electrical Load Analysis, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Conformity Plan, RFC's, AMOC's, TIA, Issue Papers, EWIS Assessment, Technical Publication Manuals, and overall Project Management
• Participate in preliminary design review, PDR, and Critical Design Review, CDR meetings
• Alert others to changes affecting Intelsat by reviewing the Federal Register and monitoring regulatory change proposals, to assure Intelsat meets all regulatory requirements and provide guidance to the development teams as it relates to regulatory and industry standards

 Your required experience/skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Aviation, Business, Engineering, or other relevant technical discipline
• Preferably at least 1 year of experience in a certification engineer role related to FAA regulations procedures and the FAA STC Certification process
• Experience with FAA and oversees civil aviation regulatory/STC project development and execution skills
• Organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications and other project and engineering related software programs.
• This role is covered by ITAR/EAR regulations and candidates must be US persons

Your success in this role will look like: 

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders
• The ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a cross functional team to deliver timely results
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills, able to anticipate problems and proactively address issues

It would be nice if you had: 

• FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) a plus
• Advanced knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations and equivalent foreign regulations

How we support you: 

• Hybrid work environment offering up to two days per week work from home (for eligible positions)
• Development opportunities supporting professional growth championed by our dedicated Learning & Development team. 20-25% of our positions are hired internally!
• Ways to get involved: satellite launch parties, company connect events, charitable activities, team social events, recognition programs, and employee resource groups.
• Wide range of benefits and perks to help you stay healthy, happy, and productive. These include paid leave programs, medical, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits, employee wellness offerings, and more! 

These benefits are designed to support your overall well-being and help you succeed in your role.

Our D&I Commitment:

We're committed to fostering a culture and environment of diversity, inclusion and respect – a place where everyone can show up fully as themselves and do their best work every day. We're a technology leader committed to advancing diverse, inclusive teams – where belonging is rooted in our culture. Intelsat has an established Diversity & Inclusion Council and Employee Resource Groups. Intelsat is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 

While it is important to note that meeting the minimum qualifications is a fundamental requirement for consideration, if you are enthusiastic about this role and are unsure how well your experience aligns with these requirements, we encourage you to apply. Our recruitment team will assess your application and determine if your skills and qualifications meet the essential criteria for this role or whether there might be another role within our organization that is a better match.

Other Job Info: 

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.