Certification Lead

Location: Spain | On-site / Hybrid

✛ This role is being managed exclusively by HYTE on a retained basis ✛

Direct applications and confidential enquiries are welcome.

✛ Overview ✛

HYTE has been retained by a fast-growing, venture-backed advanced engineering company to appoint a Certification Lead into a critical technical leadership position.

This individual will sit at the forefront of advanced aerospace certification, supporting the development, certification and continued airworthiness of next-generation propulsion, power distribution and energy storage technologies for aviation applications.

The Certification Lead will provide technical leadership across certification strategy, regulatory engagement, airworthiness compliance and continued operational safety, working closely with engineering, programme and executive leadership teams.

A key requirement for this appointment is experience supporting or leading the certification of an aircraft engine, propulsion system or similarly complex airborne system,



with direct exposure to regulatory authorities such as EASA and/or FAA.

This is a rare opportunity to play a leading role in the certification of highly innovative aerospace technology, combining established certification expertise with the challenges associated with emerging propulsion and energy systems.

✛ Key Responsibilities ✛
- Lead certification and airworthiness activities across complex aerospace development programmes.
- Develop certification strategies, certification plans and means of compliance in alignment with applicable regulatory requirements.
- Support the acquisition of Type Certification, Validation and Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs).
- Lead engagement with regulatory authorities including EASA, FAA and other applicable certification bodies.
- Interpret certification requirements, special conditions and regulatory guidance, assessing their impact on programme activities.
- Prepare and review certification artefa

📌 Certification Lead (Andalucía)
🏢 HYTE
📍 Andalucía