Structures & Payload Design Engineer 3 (Aerospace)

ACL Digital; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 86,788 - 117,096; Part time

Job summary

ACL Digital in North Charleston, SC seeks an experienced Engineer to develop, integrate, and certify aircraft interior payload systems across the product lifecycle using 3D CAD tools.

The role involves design & integration of monuments, galley/lavatories, lighting, cargo compartments; collaboration with suppliers and regulators (FAA/EASA) to ensure certification compliance and production support across teams.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering required or equivalent.
• 5+ years in engineering design, integration or certification.
• FAA Part 25 / EASA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design & integration: create and modify interior payload components with 3D CAD.
• Testing & validation: analyze results to meet specs.
• Supplier & regulatory liaison: work with suppliers and FAA/EASA for certification.
• Production support: collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

3D CAD proficiency

Systems integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil, or Materials)

Tools

3D CAD tools

Job description

Location: North Charleston, SC (100% Onsite)

Contract: 6 Months |

Shift: 1st (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)

Pay Rate: $74 / hr (W2) |

Role Overview

Develops, integrates, and certifies aircraft structural and interior payload systems (monuments, galleys/lavatories, lighting, cargo compartments) across the product lifecycle using 3D CAD tools and engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Integration: Create and modify interior payload components using 3D CAD.
• Testing & Validation: Analyze and integrate test results to meet structural and safety specifications.
• Supplier & Regulatory Management: Work with suppliers and regulators (FAA/EASA) to show certification compliance.
• Production Support: Collaborate cross-functionally with production, engineering, and program teams.

Qualifications

• Education: B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil, or Materials preferred).
• Experience: 5+ years in engineering design, integration, or certification (or Master's + 3 years).
• Preferred: Experience with FAA Part 25 / EASA standards and aircraft interior commodities/monuments.