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This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in bringing cutting-edge aircraft lighting and software-controlled electronic systems to market while ensuring compliance with the industry's highest safety and regulatory standards.\nIn this highly visible role, you will split your time between leading aircraft certification and regulatory compliance activities and providing oversight of our onsite test laboratory operations. You will collaborate across engineering, quality, customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies to help certify innovative products for commercial and business aviation platforms. From developing certification strategies and demonstrating compliance with FAA and EASA requirements to overseeing critical testing activities and laboratory readiness, you'll be at the center of the product validation and certification process.\nIf you're passionate about aviation, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and thrive in environments where engineering excellence and regulatory compliance intersect, we'd love to hear from you. 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