Seeking senior and mid-level aircraft interiors design engineers for a 12-month contract supporting aircraft interiors modifications. Experience with ceilings, sidewalls, windows, flooring, overhead bins, and OEM modifications preferred. Strong 3D CAD skills required. Must be able to work independently and communicate effectively. Remote work may be available following an initial onsite period in Bothell, WA. Pay dependent on experience.
Responsibilities
- Designs complex mechanical aircraft interior furnishing and/or structures such as ceilings, sidewalls, OEM mods, flooring, floor structure, ceiling grids,
- Analyzes and interprets subsystem and project specifications.
- Selects materials for mechanical designs based on structural needs and materials specifications. Evaluates trade-offs in materials, hardness, composites, treatments, coatings, and other selections to best meet design objectives. Works with materials suppliers and material testing when needed.
- Applies experience and knowledge, and works with Manufacturing Engineers to optimize designs for reduced parts counts, reduced manufacturing costs, reduced assembly error, and other factors affecting production cost and quality
- Understands Bills of Materials, assembly concepts, fabrication specifications.
- Ensures designs meet customer criteria, quality standards and FAA requirements.
- Adheres to budget and project schedules.
- Provides design guidance and feedback to other engineering personnel.
- Maintains state-of-the-art knowledge in mechanical design practices, materials, components, and software design tools. Independently finds or creates solutions to problems requiring research, resourcefulness and creativity.
- Works with the Design Department to develop esthetic product designs that meet the market need and customer acceptance.
- Support test setups preparation and test reports development.
- Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other relevant technical degree.
- Employees working on programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations must qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company, foreign government, foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee for legal compliance purposes.
- Strong CAD Experience with demonstrated experience developing detailed aerospace models, assemblies, and engineering drawings.