In the Certification Engineer role, you will provide support for FAA STC certification projects through all phases of project activity, working with design and analysis engineers in the creation of certification data packages. This role requires knowledge of FAA regulations and aircraft modifications and experience developing certification plans, compliance checklists, test plans and reports, and compliance documentation detailing technical aspects of an aircraft modification. Communication and coordination with designers, contract engineers, aircraft maintenance facilities, quality personnel and FAA designees required.
What You’ll Do
Perform certification engineering to include:
What You’ll bring
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, and 2-12 years (required) of relevant certification, and/or design and installation of aircraft systems and modifications.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite.
Our Firmware
At Metrea, our single core value, Rooted in Humility, and our four cornerstone attributes—Entrepreneurial, Systematic, Discerning, and Over-Deliver. These form what we call our Teammate Firmware. Just like technical firmware connects software and hardware, our Firmware is the constant interface between our mission and our people. It defines how we show up, how we work together, and how we solve complex problems.
Our team Firmware creates a web-like, hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical way of working that helps us adapt quickly, communicate openly, and distribute decision-making to where expertise actually lives. It enables groups to self-organize around hard problems, shift fluidly as priorities evolve, and operate with the trust, curiosity, and discipline required in a complex mission space. This foundation allows us to deliver elegant, effective solutions and uphold our purpose: protecting our precious inheritance.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical plan options
HSA/FSA accounts
Dental and vision coverage
6% employer 401(k) match
Fully paid parental leave for all new parents
Generous PTO
Life and disability insurance
Long-term and Short-term disability coverage
AD&D Coverage
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Subsided gym membership / plans through Wellhub
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
US citizenship is required.
Candidates will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with federal requirements.
AAP/EEO Statement
Legal Entity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require.
Work Location
Englewood, CO

Metrea, formerly Meta Aerospace, offers a deep stack of defense capabilities and services for our customers and partners, allowing them to anticipate, secure, and defend their interests in a rapidly changing problem space. We architect cutting-edge solutions across a wide variety of missions from ISR services, to multi-mission electromagnetic technologies, to simulations applications.