Aerospace Design Engineer (Interiors)

Position Purpose
Guide the design and development of new and derivative interior furnishings and amenities for our client, a leading business aviation aircraft manufacturer, supporting outfitting of new, custom, and in-service aircraft.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Design custom cabinetry: galleys, lavatories, vanities, closets, storage compartments
• Design interior peripheries: cabin liners, window panels, passenger service units (PSUs), dado panels, side ledges
• Design miscellaneous systems: water/waste, oxygen, seating
• Build models and prints demonstrating complete understanding of construction methodologies for component parts and assemblies to end-item level
• Design installations and necessary airframe modifications to meet load requirements; apply Weight and Center of Gravity Analysis
• Create drawings/models in CATIA V5 interconnected with SmarTeam
• Liaise with Operations, Suppliers, Procurement, Quality, and other departments on design and validation through prototyping and reliability testing
• Perform assembly/installation, similarity, mounting, and functionality analysis for each configuration
• Apply design standards consistent with manufacturing, quality, and schedule requirements
• Make technical decisions and provide recommendations; act independently to optimize technical product, cost, and schedule

Experience and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field required (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 10+ years in specific technical discipline, or 15+ years broad engineering experience across disciplines
• Advanced degree credit: up to 2 years for Master's, 4 years for PhD
• Advanced degree preferred
• Experience with Part 25 aircraft; familiarity with Part 135 requirements a plus
• Experience with primary and secondary structures preferred but not essential
• Understanding of full product development process from concept through production and sustaining

Location: Savannah, GA (onsite required) | Some travel required (up to 25%)

Pay: $70.00 - $87.00 per hour

Work Location: In person