Airworthiness Certification Expert (Hardware and Safety)

We are seeking a highly experienced Airworthiness Certification Expert to strengthen our certification and consulting team in Switzerland with capabilities in airborne hardware (DO-254) and safety (ARP-4761A). The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing and overseeing airborne electronic hardware certification activities, verifying compliance on behalf of the design organization and providing expert guidance consultancy and training. This role will also involve acting as Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE).

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform independent review and verification of hardware certification documents (Plans, Design data, Verification and Validation records, Compliance reports) against the objectives of DO-254 and applicable AMC’s.
• Perform independent review and verification of safety assessment documents (Plans, FHA, FTA, CCA, etc.) against the methods defined in ARP-4761A.
• Manage oversight activities for certification projects, ensuring applicant deliverables meet regulatory and guidance requirements.
• Conduct Certification reviews (SOI’s) based on documentation and applicant evidence.
• Provide professional training and consulting services to customers on DO-254 and ARP-4761A objectives, activities, methods and strategies.
• Support certification authorities during project audits and compliance reviews.
• Act as Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) for Panel 10 and/or Panel 12.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Electronic engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in airborne hardware development and certification.
• Minimum of 10 years experience of avionics development assurance.
• Extensive knowledge of DO-254 and related AMC/AC’s.
• Extensive knowledge of ARP-4754A/B.
• EASA Part-21 and/or CVE training.
• Experience conducting document and process reviews and audits for certification purposes.
• Strong ability to communicate technical material clearly in English, including conducting training in English.
• Experience of, and eligibility for, being a Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE).
• Located in Switzerland with the ability to travel and support customers across Europe.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

• Knowledge of DO-178C and related supplements.
• Experience as an Authority.