Senior VIP Aircraft 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

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.