Designated Engineering Representative (DER), Mechanical
On-site · El Segundo, California, United States
Job Summary
Serve as Amca's internal FAA-appointed Designated Engineering Representative (DER) for mechanical products to support certification of the product portfolio (hydraulics, pneumatics, and structures). Act as primary technical liaison to the FAA Aircraft Certification Office (ACO) on regulatory interpretations, determine certification paths (PMA, STC, TC, TSOA), define test plans, witness certification and qualification tests, and approve substantiating data. Maintain current FAA DER appointment and complete required FAA training per FAA Order 8000.95; develop certification plans with the FAA, identifying compliance methods and documentation requirements from program kickoff through data approval; provide regulatory guidance to Amca's mechanical engineering team throughout the design cycle; advise on applicable regulations and advisory circulars for new programs; ensure compliance with airworthiness standards across mechanical product lines. Qualifications include a BS in mechanical/aerospace engineering, active FAA DER appointment, and experience with relevant FAA workflows and defense-relevant standards; U.S. person status under ITAR required.
Required Qualifications
- BS in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering discipline
- Active FAA Company or Consultant DER appointment in Mechanical discipline
- Thorough working knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 21, 23, 25, 27, or 29 as applicable to product lines
- Familiarity with the certification basis and regulatory intent behind key airworthiness standards
- Experience supporting TC, STC, or PMA certification projects for hydraulic, pneumatic, or structural products
- Familiarity with FAA Form 8110-3 approval processes and DER authority and limitations under FAA Order 8110.37
- Experience applying MIL-SPEC, AMS, and other defense-relevant standards in dual-use aerospace programs a plus
- Experience in a defense or national security environment preferred
- U.S. person required under ITAR
- This position requires use of information subject to ITAR; all applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by ITAR.
Additional Requirements
- U.S. person required under ITAR
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