ODA/Certification Project Engineer II

Leonardo Helicopters

United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

3050 Red Lion Road (Show on map)

Jul 06, 2025

Job Title: ODA/Certification Project Engineer II

Department: Engineering

Reports to: Senior Certification Manager, Processes and Designee

Location(s): Philadelphia, PA, USA

1. Summary of Position: (Brief description of overall responsibilities and function)

Responsibility for ensuring that the ODA processes, procedures, and training comply with the FAA Order 8100.15 and 14 CFR 21.183. Position requires versatility to include high level understanding of aircraft design, analysis, testing, system safety, manufacturing inspection, FAA regulations and project management.

Monitor Designated Engineering Representatives (DER) or ODA Unit Members (UM) workloads, schedules, and allocations.

Support Technical Leaders to resolve certification issues through discussions with authorities/UMs/DERs.

2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Specifically describe the essential duties and responsibilities with estimated percentage of time that is spent on each).

	Duties and Responsibilities:	% of Time
1.	Assist in developing and maintaining ODA manual, UM charts, training material, presentations, and meeting minutes.	15
2.	Track and monitor Designated Engineering Representatives (DER) or ODA Unit Members (UM) workloads, schedules, and allocations.	20
3.	Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor all assigned projects.	20
4.	Review technical certification documents for accuracy and regulatory compliance.	15
5.	Monitor compliance in all areas.	10
6.	Oversee the record keeping and support the internal and external audits.	10
7.	Interface with Engineering, Production, Operation, DER/DMIR/DAR/Ums, Quality and FAA on certification projects.	10
	TOTAL:	100%

Qualifications for Position:

A. Education

BS degree in Engineering or related. MS degree is preferred.

B. Experience

1.	3 to 5 years experience in aircraft certification projects in technical or project engineering capacity.
2.	Knowledge of all phases of aircraft design, testing, system safety, approval, FAA certification, manufacturing, inspection, service and continued operational safety.

C. Competencies & Attributes

1.	Knowledge of 14 CFR Part 21, 25, 27, 29 and 183 regulation and associated policies.
2.	Understanding of the FAA certification processes.
3.	Project engineering including planning, tracking, and managing complex projects.
4.	Knowledge of the ODA requirements and the FAA Order 8100.15.
5.	Attention to details and organizational skill.

D. Licensure/Certification

Project Management certification is desired.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability