AGGP2027 - Graduate Certification Engineer I
The Graduate Certification Engineer I at Confidential Client is an entry-level role designed to develop recent engineering graduates into skilled certification engineers through a personalized two-year program. The role involves supporting certification documentation, managing certification plans, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure airworthiness compliance. This position emphasizes professional growth, leadership development, and hands-on experience within the aerospace industry, primarily onsite at Confidential Client Americas Engineering locations.
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Role overview
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Graduate Certification Engineer I to join a two-year Global Graduate development program focused on certification and airworthiness. This is an early-career, full-time role based in Mobile, AL, with approximately 80% onsite work. The program combines on-the-job responsibilities with structured soft-skill and technical development, rotations, and exposure to certification processes that support Type Certification (TC), changes to TC, and continued airworthiness.
What You’ll Do
- Support creation and review of certification documentation related to Type Certification, modifications, and continued airworthiness.
- Help develop and manage Certification Plans and identify applicable aircraft regulations for changes and repairs.
- Use MS Word, Excel, Google Workspace and proprietary tools to prepare and manage certification artifacts.
- Learn and apply Confidential Client processes, methods and tools for airworthiness certification—from new delivery through in-service repairs and modifications.
- Collaborate with design office specialists, repair specialists and certification team members to gather required technical data.
- Participate in at least one rotational placement (U.S.-based rotations centered on Confidential Client Americas engineering locations).
- Progress through a structured two-year curriculum designed to develop you into Certification Engineer II by program completion.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering (Aerospace, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) or equivalent. Strong coursework in structural design, mechanics of materials or related subjects is a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication in English.
- Demonstrated ability and desire to learn, work collaboratively, and drive your own development.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future need for visa sponsorship.
Preferred / nice-to-have:
- Interest in certification, airworthiness, regulatory compliance, or aerospace engineering.
- Comfort using standard office productivity tools and learning proprietary engineering systems.
Location & work type
- Primary work location: Mobile, AL (city: Mobile | state: AL | country: US).
- Onsite requirement: ~80% onsite (some hybrid/remote activities possible).
- Employment type: Full-time, entry-level / graduate program.
Physical & workplace requirements
- Regular use of computers and ability to read electronic documents and engineering drawings.
- Ability to participate in meetings (in-person and virtual) and hear safety warnings or alarms.
- Occasional lifting/carrying of items up to 30 lbs (14 kg).
- Ability to sit for extended periods, stand for discussions, and perform occasional squatting/kneeling to access low storage.
Recruitment process & timeline
Typical process:
- Online application → Online task-based assessment → Application review → Virtual assessment centre → Offer
Applications are accepted in English. Note: some roles may close earlier if filled. If you need an accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know; requests will be handled confidentially.
Compensation (estimated)
- Estimated annual pay: $70,450 (per year, estimated).
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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