Req ID:  33565

Travel:  Less than 10%

Location:  

Chicago, IL, US, 60606

Education:  Four-year college degree

Experience:  At least 5 years of experience required

Equivalency:  Combination of education & experience considered

Your role in helping us shape the future:

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

Are you up to the challenge?

• Develop and execute certification plans to support STC modification projects
• Manage project certification compliance
•  Participate in internal and external program review meetings
• Represent Intelsat professionally and knowledgably with FAA and oversees aviation regulatory organizations

Can you drive these processes?

• Develop  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
• Coordinate certification activities with the FAA
• Participate in preliminary design review, PDR, and Critical Design Review, CDR meetings
• 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
• Alert others to changes affecting Intelsat by reviewing the Federal Register and monitoring regulatory change proposals, to assure Intelsat meets all regulatory requirements
• Provide guidance to the development teams as it relates to regulatory and industry standards

You should definitely have:

• A passion to deliver to requirements, on-time and within budget
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Strong negotiation and teaming skills
• Extensive experience with FAA and oversees civil aviation regulatory/STC project development and execution skills
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical aviation discipline or equivalent related FAA STC work experience.

It would be nice if you had:

• FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) a plus
• 5+ years’ experience with FAA regulations procedures and the STC process
• Advanced knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations and equivalent foreign regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate with individuals at all internal levels of the organization and externally with clients.
• Ability to work effectively and productively with team members and cross functional teams.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to forecast, anticipate problems and proactively address issues.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications and other project and engineering related software programs.

What it’s like to work with us:

Intelsat is connecting the world and transforming the satellite landscape by reaching beyond the traditional satellite industry. We are defining new products that will open new, profitable markets. To help us reach this goal, you should be a bold thinker who will perform a key role in shaping Intelsat innovation for years to come.

•           We emphasize personal and professional growth

•           Awesome benefits including PTO, medical, tuition reimbursement, and training

•           Fun, diverse, and inclusive culture

About Us:

Gogo Commercial Aviation, an Intelsat company is the inflight internet company, recently acquired by Intelsat, the world’s largest satellite network operator. Our offerings bring worldwide inflight Wi-Fi services that make internet and video entertainment a regular part of flying. We are a diverse and mission-minded group of professionals all working together in extraordinary harmony. And that’s just the beginning. We connect the aviation industry and air travelers with innovative technology and applications, and we do it all in a high-energy, Metra and L-friendly environment that welcomes the next challenge. Be prepared to join a performance-obsessed team that is passionate about bringing the internet to every device, every flight, everywhere.

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.

• 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.
• Company description: Intelsat is the largest provider of fixed satellite services worldwide. We enable providers of media, telecom and government services to deliver information and entertainment to people at home, in the office or on the move. On a day-to-day basis, Intelsat supplies video, data and voice connectivity in approximately 200 countries and territories for approximately 1,800 customers, many of which Intelsat has had relationships with for over 30 years. Some of the world’s leading media and communications companies, multinational corporations, Internet service providers and government/military organizations hallmark Intelsat’s customer base. Customers access capacity through extensive service offerings, which include transponder services, hybrid managed services combining satellite capacity and terrestrial facilities, and channel services.