Design Engineer I/II, Interiors and Structures

Altitude Aerospace

• $83K — $104K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 1 to 5 years of design, modeling, or drafting experience
  • Strong 3D modeling skills in a CAD tool
  • Ability to follow senior engineers' direction effectively
  • U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required
  • Willingness to work onsite in Bothell, WA area

Responsibilities

  • Develop 3D models and 2D drawings for aircraft components
  • Translate senior engineers' directives into precise drawings
  • Maintain design files in Autodesk Vault
  • Track projects in Autodesk PLM 360
  • Seek guidance and feedback from senior design engineers
  • Coordinate design efforts with other disciplines
  • Engage in open communication with the team

Benefits

  • Opportunities to work on bespoke VIP aircraft programs
  • Access to mentorship for using Autodesk Inventor
  • Collaborative team culture where questions are encouraged
  • Potential for involvement in a major new program starting in 2027
Full Job Description
Design Engineer I/II, Interiors and Structures
Location: On-Site, Bothell, WA | Salary: $83,000 to $104,000 per year, based on level | Employment: Full-time, W2, initial 6 month assignment with likely extension

THE ROLE
A strong opportunity for early to mid career engineers to build hands on aircraft design experience. You will create the models and drawings behind interior and structural components on custom VIP aircraft programs, working from the direction of experienced senior engineers who lead development and design. This role covers interiors and structures (not monuments).

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Model & Draft
  • Build 3D models and 2D drawings for aircraft interior and structural components in Autodesk Inventor, with some AutoCAD.
  • Turn direction from senior design engineers into clean, accurate drawings.
  • Manage files in Autodesk Vault and track tasks in Autodesk PLM 360 (now Autodesk Fusion Manage).
Support & Coordinate
  • Incorporate feedback from senior design engineers.
  • Coordinate with other disciplines as designs integrate.
  • Ask questions freely. This team would rather you ask than guess.

Impact: Only a handful of companies in the world complete VIP interiors on wide body aircraft. Every program is custom built, so you won't get stuck doing the same thing over and over.

WHAT YOU BRING
Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent hands on modeling and drafting experience
  • 1 to 5 years of design, modeling, or drafting experience
  • Solid 3D modeling and drawing skills in a CAD tool. Inventor experience is a plus but not required. Expect a ramp up period, with mentors to support you.
  • Comfortable working from senior engineer direction
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and able to perform this work within the United States
  • Able to work onsite in the Bothell, WA area

Preferred
  • Autodesk Inventor, Vault, or PLM 360 (Fusion Manage) experience
  • Aircraft interiors or structures experience
  • VIP or business jet completions background

WHY ALTITUDE
  • Real Programs: Work on some of the most bespoke VIP aircraft interior programs in the industry
  • Mentorship: Learn the Autodesk Inventor suite with mentors to support you as you build aircraft design experience
  • Team Culture: An open, collaborative team where questions are welcome and your input is valued
  • Room to Grow: Potential to continue onto a major new program starting in 2027

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
  • Onsite role in the Bothell, WA area
  • Background check and drug screen required
  • ITAR eligibility required: U.S. citizen or permanent resident, work performed within the United States

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