Principal Certification Engineer

We are seeking a Principal Certification Engineer, Airborne Software & Hardware to join a pioneering eVTOL aircraft programme based in Dubai South. This is a unique opportunity to lead the certification strategy for safety critical airborne software and electronic hardware, helping define the development assurance approach from programme inception through aircraft type certification. Working closely with Engineering, Safety, Systems and Certification teams, you will act as the technical authority for DO-178C and DO-254 compliance, ensuring certification activities meet GCAA, EASA and FAA regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the airborne software and hardware certification strategy across the aircraft programme.
• Develop certification plans, compliance documentation and certification evidence.
• Ensure compliance with DO-178C and DO-254 development assurance requirements.
• Lead and support Stage of Involvement (SOI) audits with certification authorities.
• Collaborate with systems, software, hardware and safety engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle.
• Establish certification processes, standards and best practices.
• Support aircraft type certification activities with GCAA, EASA and FAA.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to the growth of the certification function.
• Drive continuous improvement across development assurance and compliance activities. We are looking for an experienced aerospace certification engineer with strong knowledge of airborne software and development assurance within safety critical aircraft programmes. Essential Requirements:
• Extensive experience with DO-178C airborne software certification.
• Experience supporting aircraft certification programmes within regulated aerospace environments.
• Strong understanding of development assurance principles.
• Experience working with certification authorities during audits and compliance reviews.
• Excellent stakeholder management and technical communication skills.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DO-254 airborne electronic hardware certification.
• Experience supporting GCAA, EASA or FAA certification programmes.
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with fly by wire systems, electric propulsion or battery management systems.
• Interest in developing technical leadership responsibilities.