Design Engineer - Aircraft Cabin Interiors

About the role

GAL Aerospace, a Canadian aerospace company with operations in the United States and an international presence, is looking for a Design Engineer to join its engineering team. The role develops aircraft interior products and modifications from concept through certification and production implementation, reporting to the Engineering Manager. It covers commercial aircraft interior products such as overhead stowage bins, cabin monuments, structures, mechanisms and related systems. The position is remote; preferred candidate locations are Colombia and Mexico, with other candidates in the Americas considered if they can work within North American business hours.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze customer, regulatory, operational and manufacturing requirements, define engineering requirements and acceptance criteria, and conduct trade studies.
• Identify and assess technical, certification, manufacturing, schedule and program risks.
• Develop 3D models, engineering drawings, installation data, mechanisms, modification instructions and technical documentation.
• Define and support methods of compliance through engineering analysis, testing, similarity, inspection and technical assessment.
• Collaborate with certification, structures, manufacturing, supplier, customer and operations teams.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, test plans and test reports to support design validation and certification.
• Support manufacturing, production implementation, aircraft installation, troubleshooting and corrective actions, and take ownership of assigned engineering work packages.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum three years of relevant engineering experience or demonstrated equivalent capability.
• Ability to independently manage and deliver aircraft modification or engineering work packages.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design, engineering fundamentals and practical problem-solving.
• Knowledge of aircraft certification principles, manufacturing processes and engineering documentation.
• English at B2 level or higher; Spanish or French is a preferred qualification.

Required skills

• Proficiency with professional 3D CAD tools.
• Engineering fundamentals: statics, mechanics of materials, load paths, material selection, design for manufacturability.
• Preferred: experience designing aircraft cabin interiors, familiarity with FAA, Transport Canada or EASA certification frameworks, STC project experience, and knowledge of aerospace materials and design-for-manufacturing principles.

Applications are made directly through the LinkedIn job posting; no fees are charged to candidates.