Sr. Mechanical Engineer (VIP Aircraft Interiors) - Bothell, WA

The Structures Company•Bothell, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Designs complex mechanical aircraft interior furnishings and structures including ceilings, sidewalls, flooring, floor structure, and ceiling grids. Selects materials for mechanical designs based on structural needs, materials specifications, and trade-offs in materials, hardness, composites, treatments, and coatings. Works with Manufacturing Engineers to optimize designs for reduced parts counts, reduced manufacturing costs, reduced assembly error, and other production factors. Understands Bills of Materials, assembly concepts, and fabrication specifications for VIP aircraft interiors. Ensures designs meet customer criteria, quality standards, and FAA requirements. Provides liaison engineering support and support for test setup preparation and test report development. Uses 3D CAD (Inventor preferred) and 2D CAD (AutoCAD) for design and drafting. Applies knowledge of industry design, documentation, and drafting standards (ANSI Y14.5). Performs weight and balance analysis and mechanical motion modeling for interior systems. Integrates avionics equipment (LRUs) into interior designs including locating, provisioning, and installations.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
8+ years of relevant experience in aircraft interior design.
Proficiency in 3D CAD (Inventor preferred) and 2D CAD (AutoCAD) for design and drafting.
Knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 drafting standards and industry standard practices for fasteners, materials, and component parts.
Experience with mechanical motion modeling, weight and balance analysis, and design-for-manufacturing and assembly.
Understanding of manufacturing methodologies, costing, and material selection for aircraft interiors.
Experience with FAA requirements and airworthiness standards for interior modifications.
Knowledge of aircraft interior commodities including ceilings, sidewalls, flooring, galleys, lavatories, and monuments.
Experience designing installations for LRUs and avionics equipment in aircraft interiors.

Responsibilities

Designs complex mechanical aircraft interior furnishings and structures including ceilings, sidewalls, flooring, floor structure, and ceiling grids.
Selects materials for mechanical designs based on structural needs, materials specifications, and trade-offs in materials, hardness, composites, treatments, and coatings.
Works with Manufacturing Engineers to optimize designs for reduced parts counts, reduced manufacturing costs, reduced assembly error, and other production factors.
Ensures designs meet customer criteria, quality standards, and FAA requirements.
Provides liaison engineering support and support for test setup preparation and test report development.
Uses 3D CAD (Inventor preferred) and 2D CAD (AutoCAD) for design and drafting.
Applies knowledge of industry design, documentation, and drafting standards (ANSI Y14.5).
Performs weight and balance analysis and mechanical motion modeling for interior systems.
Integrates avionics equipment (LRUs) into interior designs including locating, provisioning, and installations.