VIP Aircraft Interiors Mechanical Engineer – Modifications

Citadel Aviation; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Citadel Aviation in Lake Charles, LA, seeks an experienced Aircraft Mechanical Engineer to lead design, development, and support for VIP aircraft interior and structural systems. You will collaborate with certification, production, and quality teams to deliver compliant, manufacturable solutions.

The role requires a bachelor's in mechanical engineering and 7+ years in aerospace or related fields, with strong CAD skills (CATIA/SolidWorks/AutoCAD/Siemens NX).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of engineering experience in aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Experience creating engineering drawings, technical documentation, and design packages.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as CATIA, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Siemens NX, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs, engineering drawings, installation packages, and documentation for interior and structural modifications.
• Design and analyze interior components including monuments, cabinetry, seating installations, partitions, galleys, lavatories, and related structures.
• Create and maintain engineering models, drawings, BOMs, and design documentation using CAD software.
• Perform calculations and analyses to support structural integrity, load requirements, material selection, and system integration.
• Prepare engineering data packages to support FAA, EASA, and other certification requirements.
• Coordinate with certification teams to support compliance findings and regulatory approvals.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure designs are producible and efficiently integrated into aircraft.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues during fabrication, installation, testing, and delivery.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical recommendations to improve product performance and manufacturability.
• Review customer requirements and design changes to ensure project objectives are met.

Skills

Mechanical design

Aerospace engineering

CAD software

CATIA

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Siemens NX

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Siemens NX

Job description

Citadel Aviation in Lake Charles, LA, seeks an experienced Aircraft Mechanical Engineer to lead design, development, and support for VIP aircraft interior and structural systems. You will collaborate with certification, production, and quality teams to deliver compliant, manufacturable solutions.

The role requires a bachelor's in mechanical engineering and 7+ years in aerospace or related fields, with strong CAD skills (CATIA/SolidWorks/AutoCAD/Siemens NX).