Senior Certification Engineer

About HM

HeliMods (HM) is a world-leading aerospace technology company based on Queensland's beautiful Sunshine Coast, delivering cutting-edge mission systems into the air networks of essential service providers including; emergency medical, search and rescue, and law enforcement agencies, all across the globe.

We're founder-led with a passionate team spanning advanced digital engineering, precision manufacturing, and innovative technology capabilities. Our work helps front-line responders operate more safely and effectively, ensuring critical care reaches those who need it most, wherever they are.

At HeliMods, we're driven by purpose, powered by innovation, and united by a shared commitment to making a real-world impact. Our vibrant and diverse team thrives in a high-performance culture that values creativity, accountability, and collaboration. We operate with agility and empowerment, enabling our people to make fast, meaningful decisions and explore exciting opportunities for growth and mastery.

We work hard, challenge convention, and push boundaries, while celebrating the big and small wins, and fostering a vibrant and engaging workplace culture. As we expand globally, we're inviting exceptional individuals to join us in shaping the future of aerospace innovation.

The Opportunity

HeliMods is seeking an experienced Certification Engineer with 6+ years of relevant industry experience to join our high-performing team. If you're looking for a role that has technically interesting work that really matters, this could be the opportunity to re-ignite your passion for engineering and make a meaningful impact.

This role goes beyond compliance. You'll be central to certifying advanced mission systems and aircraft modifications that support essential services across the globe. From civil to military platforms, our work enables operations that matter and your expertise will help make that possible.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and regulatory authorities including CASA, FAA, Transport Canada, and EASA. With over 100 STCs delivered across these bodies, HeliMods offers exposure to certification programs that are diverse, challenging, and deeply rewarding.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree (or higher) in any relevant engineering discipline but particularly interested in structures and mechanical systems.
• 6+ years relevant aerospace, mechanical or mechatronics engineering industry experience.
• Ideal candidate will have held a design approval authorisation under a CASA 21.J approved design organisation or similar (e.g. DASA DOA or EASA DOA or FAA DER).
• A strong working knowledge of all legislation and regulations, in particular FAR/CS Parts 23, 25, 27 and 29.
• Good working knowledge of CASR Part 21 strongly desirable.
• Experience with 3D CAD software (Siemens NX preferred).
• Experience in Product Lifecycle Management software (Siemens Teamcenter preferred).
• Demonstrated experience conducting comprehensive reviews of aircraft designs, systems and components to assess compliance.
• The energy, intelligence and initiative to proactively overcome industries' toughest challenges.
• Experience collaborating with design engineers and other stakeholders to address non-compliance issues and develop effective solutions.
• A structured approach to working with an ability to deliver despite ambiguity that allows you to thrive in a highly autonomous environment

A top performer in this role will

• Deliver outstanding work with minimum guidance, managing time and priorities efficiently and effectively.
• Are multi-disciplined and adapt quickly to the needs of the situation.
• Provide sound, well considered technical input, thrive under pressure, and expect a lot of themselves.
• Involves all members of the team, takes responsibility for their role in the team and communicated well with both internal and external stakeholders.

What we need for you to proceed

To submit a full application, please include a cover letter, CV and Academic Transcript.

Inherent Requirements

• Must meet minimum criteria as set out in CASA Part 21 MOS to be able to be authorised to carry out design activities.
• Due to the nature and privilege of information, and in accordance with Australian Standards for Workforce Screening (ISO , it is an inherent requirement that a security screening process (including a police check) are undertaken prior to employment.