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Cabin Engineer Lead

Indianapolis, IN

Posted: 05/28/2026 Industry: Engineering Job Number: 37959

Job Description

Selectek has partnered with a growing aviation client in the Indianapolis, IN Metro area that is looking for a Cabin Engineer Lead to design and analyze aircraft cabin interior systems components needed to support Aircraft interior modifications.

Base salary commensurate with experience and education.

Job Description:
Successful candidate will perform a variety of aircraft cabin/interiors engineering work including drawing interpretation, design and substantiation as related to transport category aircraft cabin interior modifications.

What you will be responsible for:
 
  • Research new technology (material and manufacturing processes) for use in seating and interior products for the development of new lightweight and cost-efficient products.
  • Design and analyze aircraft cabin interior systems and components, typically in support of aircraft interior modifications (STC projects) including integration of seats, monuments, PSUs, flooring, emergency equipment, sidewall/dado/ceiling panels, windows, stowage bins and placards.
  •  Work independently to gather data and input on the development of original designs or adaptations of existing designs after having been given general instructions regarding scope and parameters.
  • Coordinate and monitor cabin interiors aspects of project schedule with project managers and cabin engineers.
  • Prepare cabin interior modification/installation/fabrication drawings, engineering reports and work instructions. Support cabin engineers with assignments and skills development as needed.
  • Participate in design reviews and presentations with suppliers, customers, and various internal departments to obtain input on, agreement with, and understanding of project objectives and schedules.
  • Troubleshoot aircraft issues during STC prototype and post STC using standard testing tools and methods.
  • Travel both domestically and internationally (up to 10%).
Required:  
  • 5+ years of engineering design or analysis experience.
  • Experience with commercial aircraft (Airbus or Boeing) required.
  • Familiarity with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs - from Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations) as they apply to transport category aircraft.
  • Familiarity with the FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) process.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and technical publications (i.e.: Structural Repair Manual (SRM), Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC)).
  • Experience creating engineering details, assemblies and installation drawings using AutoCAD/Inventor, Solidworks or other standard engineering drawing convention.
Preferred:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Job Requirements

mechanical aircraft, united airlines, delta airlines, FAA, Comlux, Zodiac, Aloft, Boeing, Airbus

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