Aircraft Design Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Interior Design Engineer to support the design, development, analysis, and production of custom aircraft interior furnishings and amenities for new, customized, and in-service aircraft. The engineer will be responsible for developing detailed designs, models, and engineering drawings for aircraft interior components and assemblies while ensuring compliance with design standards, manufacturing requirements, weight and center of gravity limitations, and program objectives.

The role requires strong expertise in aircraft interior design, CATIA V5, SmarTeam, installation design, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute engineering design, analysis, and liaison activities supporting aircraft interior development and production.
• Design and develop custom cabinetry, including galleys, lavatories, vanities, closets, and storage compartments.
• Design interior components such as cabin liners, window panels, passenger service units (PSUs), dado panels, and side ledges.
• Support the design of water and waste systems, oxygen systems, seating, and other interior amenities.
• Create detailed 3D models, engineering drawings, and assemblies using CATIA V5 integrated with SmarTeam .
• Develop designs from concept through production and sustaining engineering, demonstrating a thorough understanding of construction methodologies and assembly requirements.
• Design aircraft interior installations, including necessary airframe modifications to meet applicable installation load requirements.
• Perform weight and center of gravity (CG) analysis to support aircraft configuration and interior installation requirements.
• Conduct assembly, installation, similarity, mounting, and functionality analyses for various aircraft configurations.
• Support prototyping, validation, reliability testing, and design verification activities.
• Liaise with Operations, Suppliers, Procurement, Quality, and other engineering teams to resolve technical issues and support successful product development.
• Make independent technical decisions and recommend design improvements to optimize product performance, cost, quality, and schedule.
• Apply established engineering standards and accepted design practices to meet manufacturing and customer requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes and maintain knowledge of developments in aircraft design and related technical disciplines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 10 years of experience in a specific technical discipline, or 15 years of broad engineering experience across multiple technical disciplines with a bachelor's degree.
• Advanced degree in an engineering-related field is preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience with CATIA V5 and SmarTeam for aircraft interior design, modeling, and drawing development.
• Experience designing custom aircraft interior furnishings, cabinetry, and cabin amenities.
• Understanding of component construction, assembly methodologies, and installation design.
• Competency in weight and center of gravity analysis.
• Knowledge of the aircraft product development lifecycle, from concept and design through production and sustaining support.
• Experience with Part 25 aircraft and familiarity with Part 135 requirements.
• Strong technical problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently under limited supervision and deliver engineering solutions within established cost and schedule objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with primary and secondary aircraft structures.
• Experience supporting aircraft interior modifications and installations.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, quality requirements, prototyping, and reliability testing.
• Master's degree or PhD in an applicable engineering discipline.