Senior Interiors Engineer

iO Associates; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

iO Associates, partnering with a leading VIP aircraft interiors, completions and modifications specialist, seeks a Senior Interiors Engineer to lead complex interior projects in Indianapolis. You will own design concepts, oversee certifiable installations and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure practical, compliant solutions.

The role emphasizes hands‑on engineering, CAD proficiency (AutoCAD/SolidWorks), and interaction with production, certification and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or related engineering discipline.
• 58+ years of engineering experience in aircraft interiors, completions, modifications, certification or related aviation environment.
• Experience supporting aircraft interior completion or refurbishment work, STC development, aircraft modifications or transport-category aircraft certification.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop and support engineering designs for VIP aircraft interior‑completion, refurbishment, modification and STC programmes.
• Create, review and approve detailed 2D drawings and 3D CAD models in line with required engineering and drafting standards.
• Produce engineering analysis, reports, compliance documentation, installation instructions and certification‑support packages.
• Engineer modifications across cabin furnishings, interior structures, mechanical systems, avionics installations and associated aircraft systems.
• Work with Production and installation teams to resolve fit, form, function, manufacturing and on‑aircraft engineering issues.
• Coordinate technical activity with Programme Management, Certification, Quality, Procurement, suppliers and other engineering disciplines.
• Support design reviews, engineering changes and corrective actions, considering manufacturability, maintainability, certification and aircraft integration.
• Liaise with regulatory and certification stakeholders, including FAA, EASA, DER and DOA representatives, where required.
• Review engineering data for technical accuracy, regulatory compliance and consistency with internal standards.
• Mentor Associate Engineers and junior team members, sharing sound design and certification practices.
• Assist Engineering Leadership with workload planning, prioritisation and continuous improvement of engineering processes.

Skills

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

FAA certification knowledge

Mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or related engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Senior Interiors Engineer | VIP Aircraft Completions

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Employment: Full-time, permanent

American Citizens / Green Cardholders Only

iO Associates are partnering with a leading specialist in VIP aircraft interiors, completions and modifications is looking to appoint a Senior Interiors Engineer to its growing engineering team.

This is a genuinely technical, hands-on role for an engineer who understands how a high‑end aircraft interior moves from design concept to certified installation. You will take ownership of complex engineering work across bespoke cabin interiors, refurbishment and modification programmes, working closely with Production, Certification, Programme Management, Quality and external partners to ensure designs are practical, compliant and deliverable.

What you will be doing

• Independently develop and support engineering designs for VIP aircraft interior‑completion, refurbishment, modification and STC programmes.
• Create, review and approve detailed 2D drawings and 3D CAD models in line with required engineering and drafting standards.
• Produce engineering analysis, reports, compliance documentation, installation instructions and certification‑support packages.
• Engineer modifications across cabin furnishings, interior structures, mechanical systems, avionics installations and associated aircraft systems.
• Work with Production and installation teams to resolve fit, form, function, manufacturing and on‑aircraft engineering issues.
• Coordinate technical activity with Programme Management, Certification, Quality, Procurement, suppliers and other engineering disciplines.
• Support design reviews, engineering changes and corrective actions, considering manufacturability, maintainability, certification and aircraft integration.
• Liaise with regulatory and certification stakeholders, including FAA, EASA, DER and DOA representatives, where required.
• Review engineering data for technical accuracy, regulatory compliance and consistency with internal standards.
• Mentor Associate Engineers and junior team members, sharing sound design and certification practices.
• Assist Engineering Leadership with workload planning, prioritisation and continuous improvement of engineering processes.

What we are looking for

• A degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or a related engineering discipline; substantial directly relevant experience in aircraft‑component, interior or systems design will also be considered.
• Around 58+ years of engineering experience in aircraft interiors, completions, modifications, certification or a related aviation environment.
• Demonstrable experience supporting aircraft‑interior completion or refurbishment work, STC development, aircraft modifications or transport‑category aircraft certification.
• Strong understanding of aircraft interior design, installation practices, manufacturing methods and practical aircraft integration.
• Advanced CAD capability: AutoCAD is essential and SolidWorks experience is highly desirable.
• Experience producing engineering drawings, technical reports, compliance documentation and certification substantiation.
• Working knowledge of FAA certification requirements, ideally including 14 CFR Part 25; EASA exposure is beneficial.
• The ability to interpret technical specifications, aircraft maintenance documentation, engineering drawings and certification requirements.
• Confidence managing technical deliverables independently while working constructively with design, production, certification, quality and programme teams.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication and mentoring skills.