Lead Design Engineer - Cabin Interiors

About the role

We are seeking a Lead Design Engineer to drive cabin interior modifications for major aircraft STC programmes. The role involves developing technical solutions, producing engineering data and controlled documents, and ensuring compliance with EASA and GCAA certification requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Generate high‑quality design data and certification documents in line with the project scope and company Design Organization Handbook.
• Simulate and analyse cabin interior flammability, safety and structural integrity for modification programmes.
• Prepare substantiation data packages, flammability and safety reports, and Means of Compliance for airworthiness authorities.
• Manage the certification process for STC/major modifications, including release of drawings, manuals and instructions for continued airworthiness.
• Resolve design engineering issues during implementation and support peer review of working instructions and certification documents.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in cabin interior design changes and substantiation.
• At least 3 years as a Compliance Verification Engineer.
• Experience in an EASA/GCAA Part 21J design organisation or equivalent FAA environment.
• Formal training in Part 21J courses is preferred.

Required skills

• Cabin interior flammability simulation and safety analysis.
• Knowledge of EASA STC processes, GCAA CAR 21 and EASA P21 Part J regulations.
• Design Organization Handbook and Procedures compliance.
• Preparation of Means of Compliance and certification documentation.