Mechanical Engineer - Interiors

Industry: Electric Aerospace / Advanced Aviation

A pioneering electric aerospace company is hiring a Mechanical Engineer - Interiors to design and develop aircraft interior systems for next-generation electric aircraft. This role supports late-stage certification efforts on current programs while launching full passenger interior design work beginning Q2, offering the rare opportunity to shape cabin experience from concept through certification.

If you have aerospace interiors design experience, composite expertise, and enjoy working in a mission-driven, fast-moving environment, this is your chance to contribute to the future of sustainable aviation.

• Design interior components and systems including monuments, passenger service units, seating, panels, bezels, liners, and secondary structures
• Develop 2D & 3D datasets in Catia V6 within a controlled PLM environment
• Perform hand calculations and FEA to validate designs and ensure structural integrity at minimum weight
• Design with carbon composites and metallic materials, optimizing for weight, manufacturability, and certification
• Create prototypes and run design experiments to inform and refine concepts
• Develop engineering drawings, specifications, and certification documentation
• Lead flammability testing and material compliance activities
• Collaborate with Design, Stress, Systems, Safety, and Certification teams
• Provide production support to resolve real-time design issues and incorporate lessons learned

• 5+ years of experience designing mechanical systems for FAA certification programs
• Strong understanding of composite design processes, particularly carbon fiber
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (Catia V6 preferred; other Catia experience transferable)
• Ability to perform hand calculations and finite element analysis
• Understanding of load paths, material selection, and design optimization for weight-critical applications
• Self-starter with strong communication and collaboration skills

• Experience with Catia composite workbenches
• Hands‑on manufacturing experience in metallic and composite assemblies
• Flammability testing and certification experience for aircraft interiors
• Proficiency with Ansys and/or Nastran
• Knowledge of human factors, ergonomics, and touch‑point design
• Familiarity with PSSAs and functional hazard assessments
• Production environment experience with real‑time design decision‑making

• Own the design of a full passenger interior from the ground up, launching Q2 with monuments, PSUs, seating, doors, and cabin systems
• Work at the intersection of sustainability and aerospace, contributing to electric aviation that's already flying and certified
• Join a late‑stage certification program with real production, real customers, and real impact
• Collaborate with a lean, highly experienced team where your design decisions directly shape the final product
• Gain exposure across the full product lifecycle, from concept and prototype to certification and production support
• Be part of a mission‑driven culture focused on transforming aviation for environmental and societal benefit