Design Engineer I/II, Interiors and Structures

Altitude; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vis

SIMPLE IRA retirement plan

Paid vacation and PTO

8 paid holidays

Job summary

Altitude Aerospace seeks a Design Engineer I/II to create 3D models and 2D drawings for interior and structural components on custom VIP aircraft programs. Work under the guidance of senior engineers to develop and document designs using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD, with file management via Vault/PLM 360.

This on-site Seattle role requires US work eligibility and a hands-on engineering approach. You’ll collaborate across disciplines to integrate designs, receive mentorship, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent hands-on modeling and drafting experience.
• 1 to 5 years of design, modeling, or drafting experience.
• Strong 3D modeling and 2D drawing skills in CAD; Inventor experience is a plus but not required.
• US citizen or permanent resident and able to work within the United States; onsite in Seattle, WA.

Responsibilities

• Build 3D models and 2D drawings for interior and structural components in CAD tools (Inventor/AutoCAD).
• Turn direction from senior design engineers into clean, accurate drawings.
• Coordinate with other disciplines as designs integrate and manage files in Vault/PLM 360.

Skills

3D modeling

2D drawings

CAD tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

PLM 360 (Fusion Manage)

Job description

Design Engineer I/II, Interiors and Structures

Location: On-Site, Seattle, WA area | Salary: $83,000 to $104,000 per year, based on level | Employment: Full-time, W2, initial 6 month assignment with likely extension

WHO WE ARE

Altitude Aerospace delivers engineering and certification solutions for commercial and VIP aircraft programs worldwide. With FAA DER, EASA DOA, and TCCA DAO approvals, we support customers from concept through certification and in-service. Our 150+ person team across the US, Canada, and France works on programs for major OEMs and completion centers globally. We offer 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, SIMPLE IRA retirement plan, paid vacation and PTO, and 8 paid holidays.

THE ROLE

A strong opportunity for early to mid career engineers to build hands on aircraft design experience. You will create the models and drawings behind interior and structural components on custom VIP aircraft programs, working from the direction of experienced senior engineers who lead development and design. This role covers interiors and structures (not monuments).

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Model & Draft

• Build 3D models and 2D drawings for aircraft interior and structural components in Autodesk Inventor, with some AutoCAD.
• Turn direction from senior design engineers into clean, accurate drawings.
• Manage files in Autodesk Vault and track tasks in Autodesk PLM 360 (now Autodesk Fusion Manage).

Support & Coordinate

• Incorporate feedback from senior design engineers.
• Coordinate with other disciplines as designs integrate.
• Ask questions freely. This team would rather you ask than guess.

Impact: Only a handful of companies in the world complete VIP interiors on wide body aircraft. Every program is custom built, so you won't get stuck doing the same thing over and over.

WHAT YOU BRING

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent hands on modeling and drafting experience
• 1 to 5 years of design, modeling, or drafting experience
• Solid 3D modeling and drawing skills in a CAD tool. Inventor experience is a plus but not required. Expect a ramp up period, with mentors to support you.
• Comfortable working from senior engineer direction
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and able to perform this work within the United States
• Able to work onsite in the Seattle, WA area

Preferred

• Autodesk Inventor, Vault, or PLM 360 (Fusion Manage) experience
• Aircraft interiors or structures experience
• VIP or business jet completions background

WHY ALTITUDE

• Real Programs: Work on some of the most bespoke VIP aircraft interior programs in the industry
• Mentorship: Learn the Autodesk Inventor suite with mentors to support you as you build aircraft design experience
• Team Culture: An open, collaborative team where questions are welcome and your input is valued
• Room to Grow: Potential to continue onto a major new program starting in 2027

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Onsite role in the Seattle, WA area
• Background check and drug screen required
• ITAR eligibility required: U.S. citizen or permanent resident, work performed within the United States

Altitude Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer.