Indianapolis
Senior Interiors Engineer
Posted on Monday, 12th October 2026
Aerospace and Aviation
Indianapolis
$75k - 120k per year + Medical + Benefits + $10k Relocation Allowance
Permanent
Senior Interiors Engineer | VIP Aircraft Completions
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Employment: Full-time, permanent
American Citizens / Green Cardholders Only
iO Associates are partnering with a leading specialist in VIP aircraft interiors, completions and modifications is looking to appoint a Senior Interiors Engineer to its growing engineering team.
This is a genuinely technical, hands-on role for an engineer who understands how a high-end aircraft interior moves from design concept to certified installation. You will take ownership of complex engineering work across bespoke cabin interiors, refurbishment and modification programmes, working closely with Production, Certification, Programme Management, Quality and external partners to ensure designs are practical, compliant and deliverable.
What you will be doing
• Independently develop and support engineering designs for VIP aircraft interior-completion, refurbishment, modification and STC programmes.
• Create, review and approve detailed 2D drawings and 3D CAD models in line with required engineering and drafting standards.
• Produce engineering analysis, reports, compliance documentation, installation instructions and certification-support packages.
• Engineer modifications across cabin furnishings, interior structures, mechanical systems, avionics installations and associated aircraft systems.
• Work with Production and installation teams to resolve fit, form, function, manufacturing and on-aircraft engineering issues.
• Coordinate technical activity with Programme Management, Certification, Quality, Procurement, suppliers and other engineering disciplines.
• Support design reviews, engineering changes and corrective actions, considering manufacturability, maintainability, certification and aircraft integration.
• Liaise with regulatory and certification stakeholders, including FAA, EASA, DER and DOA representatives, where required.
• Review engineering data for technical accuracy, regulatory compliance and consistency with internal standards.
• Mentor Associate Engineers and junior team members, sharing sound design and certification practices.
• Assist Engineering Leadership with workload planning, prioritisation and continuous improvement of engineering processes.
What we are looking for
• A degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electricalor a related engineering discipline; substantial directly relevant experience in aircraft-component, interior or systems design will also be considered.
• Around 58+ years of engineering experience in air