The NIAR Design, Analysis, Requirements & Certification (DARC) team provides end‑to‑end support for new product development, production design, type certification, instrumentation installation, aircraft modifications and in‑service repair. We deliver integrated engineering solutions backed by industry‑leading expertise, advanced analysis capabilities and full lifecycle program support.

Work With Us:

  • One-stop partner from concept through certification
  • Proven expertise in structures, systems, tooling and integration
  • Robust capabilities in static, strength, fatigue and damage‑tolerance analysis
  • Excellence in materials, weights and process engineering

Experienced Structural Engineers

  • Senior engineers with 25+ years of industry experience
  • Blended teams of seasoned experts and new graduates
  • Quality‑driven, turnkey engineering from concept to certification
  • Fast, reliable solutions that reduce risk and accelerate time to market

Turnkey Engineering & Certification Solutions

  • Full-service engineering, design and manufacturing
  • Modification, test and certification support
  • Stand-alone work package execution
  • Comprehensive project management to keep programs on schedule

Integrated Project Management

  • Program management and project engineering leadership
  • Weekly customer governance and transparent communication
  • Milestone, schedule and budget-driven reporting
  • Supplier integration and oversight
  • Development of Statements of Work (SOW) and subcontractor SOWs
  • Engineering Service Agreements (ESA)
  • Aircraft in-service support
  • ITAR-compliant processes and documentation

We are Hiring! 

Check our job listings for positions in the following areas:

  • Design:  Structures, Subsystems, Modifications, Requirements, Reverse Engineering
  • Stress:  Metallic & Composite, Static, Fatigue, D&DT, Analysis
  • Avionics/Electrical: Integration, EMI/EMC, System Safety, EWIS
  • Flight Sciences: Aero Analysis, S&C, Performance, Icing, CFD, Thermal Analysis
  • Loads and Dynamics: Loads, Structural Dynamics, Aeroelastic Stability
  • Flight Test: Aerodynamic, Systems, Aircraft level, Missionized
  • Mechanical: Hydraulics, Landing Gear, Flt Controls, ECS, Oxygen
  • Powerplant: Engine, APU, Fuel Systems, Fire & Ice Protection
  • Aircraft Certification: FAA/Foreign/Military Cert, DER Support
  • Cyber Security: Vulnerability/Incident, NIST, ISO 27001, & CMMC