The Role
Lead aerospace certification and regulatory compliance for aircraft lighting and software-controlled electronic systems. Develop certification plans, compliance documentation, test procedures, and reports; coordinate DO-160 and photometric testing; support safety analyses and installation approvals; and oversee onsite engineering laboratories, including readiness, equipment capability, compliance, and resources. Collaborate with engineering, quality, suppliers, customers, and regulators during certification reviews, audits, and test events.
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At Luminator Technology Group, we're redefining what's possible in transportation technology. As a global leader serving customers in 85 countries with more than 1,000 employees worldwide, our innovations help move millions of people safely and efficiently every day. Guided by our core values of Better Together, Customer First, Results, Be the Best, and Respect & Trust, we foster a culture where talented professionals can make a meaningful impact while advancing their careers.
We are seeking an experienced and driven Lead Aerospace Certification Engineer to join our Lighting & Software Systems team. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in bringing cutting-edge aircraft lighting and software-controlled electronic systems to market while ensuring compliance with the industry's highest safety and regulatory standards.
In this highly visible role, you will split your time between leading aircraft certification and regulatory compliance activities and providing oversight of our onsite test laboratory operations. You will collaborate across engineering, quality, customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies to help certify innovative products for commercial and business aviation platforms. From developing certification strategies and demonstrating compliance with FAA and EASA requirements to overseeing critical testing activities and laboratory readiness, you'll be at the center of the product validation and certification process.
If you're passionate about aviation, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and thrive in environments where engineering excellence and regulatory compliance intersect, we'd love to hear from you. This role will be onsite at our Plano, Texas Headquarters, Monday-Friday.
What You’ll Do:
We are seeking an experienced and driven Lead Aerospace Certification Engineer to join our Lighting & Software Systems team. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in bringing cutting-edge aircraft lighting and software-controlled electronic systems to market while ensuring compliance with the industry's highest safety and regulatory standards.
In this highly visible role, you will split your time between leading aircraft certification and regulatory compliance activities and providing oversight of our onsite test laboratory operations. You will collaborate across engineering, quality, customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies to help certify innovative products for commercial and business aviation platforms. From developing certification strategies and demonstrating compliance with FAA and EASA requirements to overseeing critical testing activities and laboratory readiness, you'll be at the center of the product validation and certification process.
If you're passionate about aviation, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and thrive in environments where engineering excellence and regulatory compliance intersect, we'd love to hear from you. This role will be onsite at our Plano, Texas Headquarters, Monday-Friday.
What You’ll Do:
- Support certification planning and execution for aircraft lighting and control systems
- Prepare compliance documentation, qualification test plans, procedures, and reports
- Coordinate environmental qualification testing (DO-160) and photometric performance
- Provide oversight of onsite engineering test laboratories used by product development teams, including test readiness, equipment capability, lab compliance, resource planning, and support for certification and qualification testing activities
- Contribute to system safety analyses and installation approvals
- Work with engineering teams, suppliers, customers, and regulatory representatives
- Participate in certification reviews, audits, and test events
Testing:
• Contribute to system safety analyses and installation approvals
• Work with engineering teams, suppliers, customers, and regulatory representatives
• Participate in certification reviews, audits, and test events
Requirements:
• Contribute to system safety analyses and installation approvals
• Work with engineering teams, suppliers, customers, and regulatory representatives
• Participate in certification reviews, audits, and test events
Requirements:
- 7+ years of experience in aerospace, avionics, or regulated product development required.
- Familiarity with FAA/EASA certification processes or compliance testing
- Experience with lab or environmental testing (DO-160 or similar
- Strong technical writing and organizational skill
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with aircraft lighting or cabin/avionics systems
• Exposure to DO-178C or DO-254
• Tier 1 supplier or STC certification experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, Electrical, Systems, Software, or related Engineering field is required.
• Experience with aircraft lighting or cabin/avionics systems
• Exposure to DO-178C or DO-254
• Tier 1 supplier or STC certification experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, Electrical, Systems, Software, or related Engineering field is required.
Why You’ll Love Working at Luminator:
- Competitive compensation packages with career growth potential.
- Generous time off: Vacation and wellness time, plus 10 company holidays, and 2 floating days of your choice.
- Educational Assistance Program: Robust reimbursement program for professional growth.
- Health and wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to include:
- FSA, HSA, STD, LTD, Voluntary Life and AD&D, EAP, MD LIVE, PET INSURANCE & MORE.
- 401K Match program- Retirement Planning through Vanguard.
- Benefits effective on Day One!
- Find out more about us by visiting our Life@Luminator page!
Skills Required
- 7+ years of experience in aerospace, avionics, or regulated product development
- Familiarity with FAA and EASA certification processes or compliance testing
- Experience with laboratory or environmental testing, including DO-160 or similar standards
- Strong technical writing and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams
- Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, electrical, systems, software, or related engineering field
- Experience with aircraft lighting or cabin and avionics systems
- Exposure to DO-178C or DO-254
- Tier 1 supplier or STC certification experience
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The Company
What We Do
Luminator has been an innovator in the design and manufacture of communications and lighting products for more than 90 years. We serve three major transportation sectors: bus, rail, and aerospace. Luminator is the world's largest manufacturer of transportation lighting and destination signs and solutions to improve safety and efficiency. If you travel by public transit bus, passenger train, or commercial, corporate, or military aircraft, chances are you have come in contact with a Luminator product. https://futureoftransit.com/316hyRJ
