What are the responsibilities and job description for the Airworthiness Engineer DOA position at H55?
About H55
As the technological spin-off of Solar Impulse, the first electric airplane to fly around the world, the mission of H55, is to make aviation clean, safe, and affordable.
The company’s strengths and competencies lie in developing propulsion and energy storage solutions which are modular, lightweight, and certifiable.
H55 is financed by a reputable group of investors from Silicon Valley and Switzerland, and as such, is well positioned for its next stage of its development. The company’s short-term priorities include building up out of engineering team, putting into place production facilities, and creating a north American subsidiary.
At H55, you will work with a very forward-looking team who are changing the paradigms of air transportation. H55 is composed of highly experienced engineers, entrepreneurs and managers and is seeking like mind talented professionals who understand how to couple creativity and innovation with technical and business considerations.
Your Role
H55 are seeking an experienced and passionate Airworthiness Engineer to manage activities related to maintaining and developing our EASA Part 21 Subpart J Design Organisation Approval. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the design organisation operates in full compliance with EASA regulations, while leading the continuous improvement of design and certification processes. This is a key position with significant cross-functional influence across engineering, quality, safety, and regulatory affairs.
Your role will include:
- Ensure the DOA's continued adherence to EASA Part 21 Subpart J requirements.
- Develop, maintain, and improve DOA procedures, manuals and related documentation.
- Liaise directly with EASA and other regulatory authorities on audits, approvals, and design-related activities.
- Participate and Lead internal and external audits, ensure timely resolution of findings, and implement corrective/preventative actions.
- Support and guide engineering and certification teams in demonstrating compliance with applicable certification requirements (SC E-19/ CS-23/25).
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage and approve changes to engine, systems, and equipment design.
- Lead or support major design projects, minor/major modifications, and repairs.
- Ensure proper use of EASA Form 1, Form 18B, and other regulatory deliverables as part of the design output.
- Provide training and awareness on DOA Procedures and regulatory updates and best practices across the organisation
Your profile
You have demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in highly fast changing environment. Specifically, this includes:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- >5 years of experience within an EASA DOA environment, with 2 years in an Airworthiness Office.
- Strong understanding of EASA Part 21 Subpart J, relevant CS standards, and airworthiness regulations.
- Experience interfacing with EASA, national aviation authorities, or other certification bodies.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
- Proven leadership, project management, and decision-making skills.
- Knowledge of Safety Management Systems.
- Desirable: knowledge of Electrical System, Battery Systems, Power Electronics or Electric Motors.
- Demonstrated success in working as a team player, capable of interacting with people from diverse backgrounds and skillsets
- Target-oriented, with analytic problem-solving capabilities
- Capacity to prioritize, manage time effectively and multi-task
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluency in English (oral and written), French is an asset.
What we offer
- An amazing work Location in Sion, Valais in the heart of Swiss Alps.
- A highly dynamic and multicultural environment where you can grow and learn by working on ambitious challenges to shape the future of Electric Aviation.
- We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment
Sounds interesting? We look forward to meeting you!
H55 is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of nationality, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on competence, performance, and business needs.
