Engineer III, Cabin Modifications

Astronics

12h•$90,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification (Astronics CSC) provides in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions and aircraft systems certification services. The Engineer III, Cabin Modifications role bridges project engineering and engineering design for aircraft cabin modification programs. It provides technical leadership across mechanical and electrical disciplines, ensures the integrity and certification readiness of design outputs, and manages design scope and interdependencies among internal teams. The engineer leads multidisciplinary teams and coordinates design interfaces across structural, systems, electrical, and cabin modification work. The role translates project, customer, and regulatory requirements into technical direction; reviews and approves design and certification deliverables; and helps ensure compliance with airworthiness requirements and internal standards. Depending on project needs, the engineer may also perform hands-on modeling, drafting, analysis, and certification documentation work. The position supports design from concept through detailed design, verification, and certification, and aligns design outputs with installation and production needs. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. The position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws, and employment is contingent on authorization to access those items where applicable. The role includes the physical and workplace conditions described in the posting, including occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, possible exposure to high-voltage electricity, and required personal protective equipment in designated areas.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical or equivalent field.
At least 6 years of experience working in the aviation/aerospace or a similar industry.
Familiarity or experience with a 3D CAD package; SolidWorks or CATIA V5 preferred.
Familiarity or experience with a 2D CAD package; AutoCAD preferred.
Familiarity or experience developing piece-part, assembly, and/or installation models and drawings.
Ability to read and interpret technical documents, safety rules, blueprints, specifications, data sheets, and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate technical details, design concepts, analysis results, and substantiation verbally and in writing.
Ability to apply algebra, geometry, calculus-based concepts, and other mathematical methods to practical engineering problems.
Ability to solve technical and engineering problems using logical and analytical approaches and verification techniques.
Knowledge of electronic equipment, intermediate PC skills, and Internet and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment, with strong time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to work under dynamic schedule constraints and consistently meet deliverable timelines.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Prior Level II or III experience designing, integrating, or supporting cabin modification programs.
At least 4 years of experience in a regulatory environment and coordinating with regulatory agencies; FAA background preferred.
At least 4 years of experience working in a mechanical or electrical design capacity.

Responsibilities

Act as technical lead for multidisciplinary engineering teams on cabin modification programs.
Coordinate structural, systems, electrical, and cabin modification design interdependencies as the design subject matter expert.
Translate project, customer, and regulatory requirements into actionable technical direction for engineering teams.
Provide guidance on design standards, methods, tools, and best practices.
Review, check, and approve engineering design documents, including drawings, 3D models, engineering reports, interface/control documents, and bills of material.
Review and approve designated certification and compliance documents, ensuring requirements traceability and adherence to applicable aerospace regulatory and company standards.
Ensure design deliverables meet quality, safety, reliability, and maintainability expectations.
Drive resolution of design issues, non-conformances, and discrepancies with engineers and relevant stakeholders.
Facilitate and manage design interdependencies.
Participate in technical reviews, design coordination meetings, and customer and supplier design reviews; communicate technical status, risks, and issues.
Identify design scope boundaries during bid, planning, and execution, and ensure design activities align with project budgets and schedules.
Identify and flag design scope changes, additional work, deviations from original requirements, and design creep; provide input to change control.
Assess and manage technical design risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Support design through concept, detailed design, verification, and certification.
Provide hands-on 3D modeling and drafting, design analysis, and preparation of certification deliverables as project needs require.
Align design outputs with installation and production needs and support manufacturing engineering and production teams as needed.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, airworthiness, and internal design standards.
Promote continuous improvement in design processes, tools, and workflows; capture lessons learned and feed them into design guidelines and standards.
Mentor and coach junior engineers and designers.
Meet deliverable timelines while managing multiple tasks and dynamic schedule constraints.

Benefits

Quarterly incentive compensation bonus.
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Flexible spending account (FSA).
Health savings account (HSA).
Voluntary life and AD&D coverage.
Voluntary critical illness coverage.
Accident prevention and hospital indemnity coverage.
401(k) plan with a 3% employer contribution to eligible wages and the possibility of an annual discretionary additional contribution.
Profit sharing.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Employee assistance program.
Wellness program.
Paid time off.
Volunteer time off.
Paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement.