Fly-by-Wire Certification Engineer

The role

You will help develop and review fly-by-wire compliance data for the Viceroy Seaglider flight control system. You will act as the main contact with the U.S. Coast Guard, the FAA and Lloyd's Register on certification.

What you will do

• Help establish methods of compliance and certification plans for the fly-by-wire flight control system.
• Serve as primary point of contact with the USCG, FAA and Lloyd's Register on fly-by-wire and flight control laws compliance.
• Help develop and review fly-by-wire compliance data and approve submittals as REGENT's DER or equivalent.
• Review control law verification and validation data with Systems, Controls and Performance Engineering.
• Work with sea trial and flight test data supporting certification submittals.
• Keep an audit-ready record of findings, methods of compliance and supporting data.
• Help build a durable in-house fly-by-wire certification capability as Viceroy scales toward entry into service.

Required qualifications

• Current FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) in Flight Analyst, Mechanical Systems/Systems and Equipment, or a similar discipline, or an equivalent engineering-representative credential fro
• Experience in aircraft certification, including direct experience certifying fly-by-wire systems.
• Experience approving compliance findings and representing an engineering organization directly with the FAA or another certifying authority.
• Working knowledge of Part 23/25/27/29 (or equivalent foreign airworthiness standards) and the means-of-compliance process.
• Comfort working across engineering teams and multiple certifying and classification authorities without formal authority over them.

Nice to have

• Flying, sailing or boating experience.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including a robust equity incentive plan.
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, with 100% of premiums covered including dependents.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Generous flexible time off, paid parental leave and company-wide holiday breaks.
• Relocation packages available for those moving to join the team.
• Daily free catered lunches.
• Learning and professional development opportunities.

Before you apply

• Current DER credential or an equivalent engineering-representative credential from another civil aviation authority is required.

About the company

REGENT is building the Seaglider, a wing-in-ground-effect craft for fast, low-cost coastal passenger and cargo transport. The company is backed by leading investors and is scaling from prototype to full production.