Senior Mechanical Engineer (Contract)

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer to contribute to the design and development of sophisticated VIP aircraft interiors and structural components. In this role, you will lead complex engineering design activities, transforming customer requirements into high-quality, innovative solutions that meet stringent aviation standards. You will work across multiple engineering disciplines, combining technical expertise, material selection, and advanced CAD tools to deliver customized aircraft interiors. Collaborating closely with design, manufacturing, and engineering teams, you will help optimize product performance, production efficiency, and overall quality. This contract opportunity offers exposure to challenging aerospace projects, advanced engineering technologies, and highly customized aircraft solutions. You will play a key role in delivering technically precise, aesthetically refined products while ensuring compliance with FAA requirements, budgets, and project timelines.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with at least 8 years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Mandatory experience in the aviation industry, including hands-on experience with aircraft interiors.

• Advanced proficiency in 3D and 2D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools, preferably Autodesk Inventor for 3D design and AutoCAD for 2D drafting.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering design principles, industry-standard fasteners, materials, components, and the ability to identify and specify appropriate supplier parts.

• Understanding of manufacturing methodologies, design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA), production costing, and material selection.

• Knowledge of engineering design, documentation, and drafting standards, including ANSI Y14.5 and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

• Experience with mechanical motion modeling, weight and balance analysis, and engineering drawing reviews to verify fit, form, and function.

• Broad technical knowledge across multiple aerospace disciplines, including:

  • Mechanical systems: Lower and upper attached structures, monuments, ceilings, sidewalls, flooring, placards, and OEM modifications.

  • Avionics: Equipment location, provisioning, and installation requirements for Line Replaceable Units (LRUs).

  • Ability to adapt to specialized engineering processes designed for prototype development rather than conventional production engineering.

  • Demonstrated ability to deliver technically accurate solutions while managing demanding schedules, budgets, and complex engineering requirements.

  • Strong analytical thinking, independent problem-solving skills, and the ability to develop creative solutions to challenging technical issues.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, design, manufacturing, and other functional teams.

  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities, including the capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and meet project deadlines.

  • Proven adaptability, initiative, dependability, sound judgment, and commitment to high-quality work.

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively to an established and growing engineering team.

  • Eligibility to meet U.S. Person requirements for programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). This generally includes U.S. citizens, qualifying permanent residents, and individuals with protected asylum status, subject to applicable legal requirements.

  • Willingness and ability to travel when required and work outside standard business hours when project demands arise.

  • Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including extended periods of sitting, frequent hand use, occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds, and sufficient close and color vision to perform essential duties.