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About Altair Infrasec Altair is a pioneering defence and aerospace R&D company based in Pune, focused on indigenous development of advanced platforms and technologies. Current programs include an unmanned helicopter, underwater surveillance systems, autonomous underwater vehicles, astronavigation and positioning systems, etc. being developed for India’s strategic sectors. Role Overview We are hiring a Post Graduate Engineer to serve as the certification lead and nodal point of contact with Domestic & International Certification Agencies (CEMILAC, EASA) for Altair's various programs, including our flagship unmanned helicopter and other airbone platforms. This is a critical role at the intersection of Engineering, Compliance, and Program management—ideal for professionals who understand the end-to-end certification process and can work closely with military regulatory bodies. Key Responsibilities Act as the primary interface between Altair and Certification Bodies, ensuring timely and complete certification. Manage the entire certification lifecycle, including planning, coordination of documentation, qualification testing, airworthiness compliance, and audit readiness Drive alignment with Indian Military Airworthiness Regulations (DDPMAS-2002 & IMTAR-21) Lead the preparation, validation, and submission of certification documents, including SOFT documentation, QTP/QTRs, traceability matrices, compliance checklists, and flight test evidence Collaborate with the Company's interdisciplinary teams (design, test, QA, flight ops and production) to ensure mission and certification objectives are met Interface with QA authorities (DGAQA, RCMA) for inspections and progress reviews Provide regular reporting on certification status, risks, and mitigation plans to Altair program leadership Required Qualifications M.E./M.Tech in Aerospace, Mechanical, Avionics, or Systems Engineering 5+ years of experience in military aviation projects, particularly in certification, QA, or systems engineering roles Proven experience in managing end-to-end development cycles, including aero-mechanical analysis, qualification testing, and airworthiness certification, tailored to diverse aviation platforms and mission profiles Technical Skills & Domain Knowledge Well-versed with Indian Military Airworthiness Regulations: DDPMAS-2002, IMTAR-21 Conversant with defence standards and technical references, including: MIL-STD-8591, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-1289, MIL-STD-1290, MIL-STD-1629, MIL-STD-8870, DEF STAN 970, MMPDS-11 Familiarity with SOFT and SQA documentation, QMS principles, and defence QA protocols Strong grasp of system engineering principles, design assurance, and flight test documentation What You’ll Gain Opportunity to lead certification for a flagship unmanned rotorcraft program High-impact role in a company working at the cutting edge of India’s aerospace future Work culture that fosters innovation, responsibility, and rapid learning Competitive compensation with growth-linked incentives Access to a multidisciplinary team of experts across UAVs, AI, embedded systems, propulsion, and RF