Interior Design Engineer

Position Overview

Location: Tampa, FL (Hybrid, remote flexibility)
Salary: $100K to $135K + Benefits

Altitude Aerospace delivers engineering and certification solutions for commercial and VIP aircraft programs worldwide. With FAA DER, EASA DOA, and TCCA DAO approvals, our 150+ person team supports customers from concept through certification and in-service. We offer 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, a SIMPLE IRA retirement plan, paid vacation and PTO, and 8 paid holidays.

In this role as an Interior Design Engineer, you will design aircraft interior monuments and systems (including galleys, lavatories, seating installations) for active commercial and VIP completion programs. You will manage designs from concept to production, working directly with OEMs, completion centers, and certification authorities to ensure that your CAD work takes flight.

Key Responsibilities

• Design monument components (galleys, lavatories, closets, dividers) using 3D CAD software from concept sketches to production-ready drawings.
• Create complete engineering packages for production teams to minimize rework and field issues.
• Integrate cabin systems such as water/waste, oxygen, lighting, and electrical into cohesive interior layouts.
• Produce all necessary drawings following industry standards like ASME Y14 to support certification processes.
• Ensure designs meet FAA Part 25/EASA CS-25 requirements to support type certificate and STC approvals.
• Collaborate with stress, certification, and systems engineers to resolve interface challenges before production.
• Support onsite installations and witness your designs transition into flying aircraft.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Industrial Design Engineering (Master's preferred).
• 5+ years of experience designing aircraft interior components for commercial, VIP, or military programs.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA V5/V6, Inventor, or similar) with strong skills in Part Design, Assembly Design, and Drafting workbenches.
• Experience with galley, lavatory, and monument design; knowledge of general interior design and airframe structures is a plus.
• Working knowledge of FAA Part 25 Subpart D interior requirements.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and coordinate with systems engineers.
• Understanding of flammability, materials selection, and structural design for cabin components.
• Experience preparing and revising engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for customer-facing interactions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with STC or major modification programs.
• Background in VIP/business jet completions.
• Proficiency in CATIA knowledge-ware (parametric design, power copies, knowledge patterns).
• Experience working with narrow body or wide body commercial aircraft platforms.

Benefits & Perks

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan.
• Paid vacation, PTO, and 8 paid holidays.
• Hybrid remote role in the Tampa, FL metro area with flexible remote work options.