Designated Engineering Representative

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We are HCLTech, one of the fastest-growing large tech companies in the world and home to 230,000+ people across 60 countries, supercharging progress through industry-leading capabilities centered around Digital, Engineering and Cloud.Job SummaryThe Designated Engineering Representative (DER) is responsible for supporting aircraft certification activities by providing engineering expertise, regulatory compliance guidance, and technical approvals in accordance with aviation authority requirements. The role involves evaluating aircraft designs, modifications, repairs, and substantiation data to ensure compliance with applicable airworthiness regulations and certification standards.Key ResponsibilitiesCertification & Regulatory ComplianceReview, approve, and certify engineering data for aircraft systems, structures, interiors, avionics, and modifications as authorized.Ensure compliance with FAA, EASA, DGCA, and other applicable aviation regulations.Interpret and apply regulatory requirements to design, analysis, testing, and certification activities.Support Type Certification (TC), Supplemental Type Certification (STC), and major repair/modification programs.Engineering Analysis & ValidationConduct technical reviews of design documents, engineering reports, and test results.Evaluate structural analysis, fatigue and damage tolerance assessments, system safety analyses, and compliance reports.Review substantiation documents and verify conformity with certification requirements.Provide engineering recommendations and resolution of airworthiness issues.Project SupportCollaborate with design, stress, systems, manufacturing, quality, and certification teams.Support customer and regulatory authority audits, reviews, and investigations.Participate in certification planning and compliance demonstration activities.Prepare and review certification plans, compliance checklists, and approval documentation.Technical LeadershipServe as a subject matter expert for certification and regulatory requirements.Mentor engineering teams on certification processes and best practices.Drive continuous improvement in certification methodologies and engineering compliance processes.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or related discipline.Minimum 10-15 years of aerospace engineering experience.Extensive knowledge of aircraft certification processes and airworthiness regulations.Experience with FAA, EASA, or equivalent certification standards.Strong understanding of aircraft structures, systems, avionics, or interiors certification.Experience in aircraft modification, repair, or certification programs.Preferred QualificationsFAA DER authorization or equivalent certification authority experience.Experience in commercial aircraft, business jets, military aircraft, or rotorcraft programs.Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field. xzbcwsv Familiarity with Part 21, Part 23, Part 25, Part 27, Part 29, and Part 33/35 regulations, as applicable.Technical SkillsAircraft certification and compliance verificationStructural analysis and substantiationStress, fatigue, and damage tolerance assessmentSystem safety analysisAircraft modification and repair approvalRegulatory documentation reviewRoot cause analysis and problem solvingEngineering report preparationSoft SkillsStrong technical judgment and decision-makingExcellent communication and stakeholder managementLeadership and mentoring capabilitiesAttention to detail and regulatory compliance focusAbility to work in cross-functional and global teamsKey DeliverablesRegulatory-compliant engineering approvalsCertification plans and compliance reportsApproval of modifications, repairs, and design changesTimely support to certification programsResolution of airworthiness and regulatory issues