Principal Airworthiness & Safety Engineer at ALTEN Technology

Petaluma, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AerospaceIndustries

Requirements

BS degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Minimum of 15 years of directly related experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in Airworthiness related work
Strong systems engineering background
High level of technical and operational experience with AV TUAS products
Experience working in a highly technical, fast-paced environment with both Domestic and International customers
Detailed understanding of Military, FAA and EASA airworthiness and certification processes and standards
Proven track record of performance on successful programs

Responsibilities

Develops and performs technical airworthiness and safety planning
Provides verification support including development of airworthiness and safety approach, plans, basis of certifications, means of compliance, and certification activities for complex total systems
Ensures the logical and systematic realization of customer airworthiness and safety compliance into UAS solutions to meet program objectives (e.g. flight releases, military certification, type certification and supplemental type certifications, continued airworthiness, and operational or airspace Integration)
Reviews and coordinates with engineering disciplines at all levels of total system to include: design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal
Performs functional and process analyses, requirements allocation and definition studies to translate customer requirements into sound technical solutions, criteria, and requirements
Works with both military and civil airworthiness authorities for certification of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
Facilitates changes to product designs, testing, analyses, maintenance, operations and documentation in order to satisfy certification requirements
Tracks and reports product improvements that provide airworthiness certification value, resolve airworthiness deficiencies or improve airworthiness standing of products
Participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives
Makes final decisions on administrative or operational matters and ensures operations effective achievement of objectives
Directs and controls the activities of a broad functional area through several department managers within the company
Other duties as assigned

Skills

Airworthiness Certification

Safety Engineering

System Engineering

Risk Management

UAS

Flight Clearance

Type Certification

Continued Airworthiness

Verification

Means of Compliance

ALTEN Technology

Engineering services for technology and product development

About ALTEN Technology

ALTEN Technology provides engineering services focused on technology and product development across various industries, including aerospace, medical devices, and automotive technology. The company helps clients create advanced products like space exploration tools, medical devices, and autonomous electric vehicles. Their services include agile software development and custom software solutions, which are tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. This collaborative approach aims to reduce risks and ensure successful project outcomes. Unlike many competitors, ALTEN Technology emphasizes a flexible and client-centered model, allowing them to adapt to the unique demands of each project. The goal of ALTEN Technology is to support clients in developing innovative products while securing long-term partnerships through their specialized engineering services.

7830 Thorndike Rd, Greensboro, NC 27409, USAHeadquarters

1988Year Founded

MERGERCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Enterprise Software, Aerospace, HealthcareIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Risks

Emerging firms using AI pose competitive threats with cost-effective solutions.

Talent shortages in aerospace and medical fields may delay project timelines.

Merger integration challenges with Syncroness could disrupt service delivery temporarily.

Differentiation

ALTEN Technology offers comprehensive engineering services across aerospace, medical, and automotive sectors.

The merger with Syncroness expands ALTEN's service offerings and strengthens its market position.

ALTEN's collaborative approach tailors solutions to specific client needs, reducing project risks.

Upsides

Growing demand for digital twin technology boosts ALTEN's aerospace and automotive projects.

Edge computing enhances ALTEN's real-time applications in autonomous vehicles and medical devices.

AI integration improves predictive maintenance, reducing downtime in aerospace and automotive sectors.

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