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About Comlux America
Comlux America is a world-class VIPaircraft completion and refurbishment center located in Indianapolis, Indiana.The company designs, engineers, and installs custom luxury interiors andadvanced aircraft systems for airliner-derivative business jets. Comlux alsooffers scheduled and unscheduled maintenance services.  Specializing in highly customized aircraft,Comlux transforms aircraft into personalized flying environments that reflectexceptional craftsmanship, precision engineering, and uncompromising safety.

Role Description

The Interiors Design Engineer is responsiblefor independently developing, analyzing, and supporting engineering designs forVIP aircraft interior completion, refurbishment, modification, and SupplementalType Certificate (STC) projects. This position applies advanced engineeringprinciples to create certifiable aircraft interior, structural, mechanical, andsystems modifications while ensuring compliance with FAA, EASA, customer, andcompany requirements.

Essential Job Functions

        Independentlydevelop engineering designs and modifications in support of VIP aircraftinterior completions, refurbishments, maintenance modifications, and STCprojects.

        Create, review,and approve detailed 2D engineering drawings and 3D CAD models utilizingapproved engineering software and company drafting standards.

        Performengineering analysis and substantiation activities supporting interiorfurnishings, aircraft structures, mechanical systems, avionics installations,and aircraft modifications.

        Developengineering reports, compliance documentation, certification data packages,installation instructions, and technical presentations.

        Coordinateengineering activities with Production, Program Management, Certification,Quality, Procurement, and external suppliers to ensure successful projectexecution.

        Support aircraftinstallation activities by resolving engineering discrepancies, fit, form, andfunction issues, and manufacturing challenges.

        Interface withFAA, EASA, Design Organization Approval (DOA) representatives, DesignatedEngineering Representatives (DERs), and other regulatory authorities asrequired.

        Participate indesign reviews and provide technical recommendations regarding certification,manufacturability, maintainability, and aircraft integration.

        Developengineering change orders, design revisions, and corrective actions asrequired.

        Reviewengineering documentation for technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, andadherence to company standards.

        Provide technicalmentorship and guidance to Associate Engineers and junior engineering staff.

        AssistEngineering Leadership with project planning, workload forecasting, andresource allocation activities.

        Maintain workingknowledge of FAA, EASA, and international certification requirements applicableto transport category aircraft.

        Supportcontinuous improvement initiatives related to engineering processes, designstandards, documentation quality, and project execution.

        Perform otherduties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications,Education and Experience

        Bachelor's degreein aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or arelated engineering discipline or 5 years' experience in aviation component,interior or systems design.

        Minimum of 0-5years of engineering experience in aircraft completions, aerospace, aviation,aircraft modification, certification, or a related technical field.

        Experiencesupporting aircraft interior completion projects, STC development, aircraftmodifications, or transport category aircraft certification activities.

        Ability to read,write, speak, and understand the English language.

        Ability to readand interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, certificationrequirements, and aircraft maintenance documentation.

Required Skills andAbilities

        Advancedproficiency with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software; AutoCAD required andSolidWorks preferred.

        Strong knowledgeof engineering design principles, manufacturing methods, and aircraftinstallation practices.

        Working knowledgeof FAA and EASA certification requirements, including 14 CFR Part 25 andassociated advisory materials.

        Experiencedeveloping engineering drawings, reports, compliance documentation, andcertification substantiation packages.

        Ability toindependently manage engineering assignments and technical deliverables withminimal supervision.

        Stronganalytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

        Ability toeffectively coordinate activities across Engineering, Production,Certification, Program Management, and Quality organizations.

        Proficiency withMicrosoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, andProject.

        Ability tocommunicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technicalaudiences.

        Strongorganizational and project management skills with the ability to managemultiple priorities simultaneously.

        Demonstratedability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.

        Experiencesupporting customer meetings, design reviews, and technical presentationspreferred.

        Aviation,aerospace, aircraft completion, or aircraft modification experience stronglypreferred.

Work Environment

This position is primarilybased in an office environment and may require occasional time in an aircrafthangar or production environment. The role may involve:

        Ability tooperate effectively in a fast-paced, high-demand aviation environment.

        Extended periodsworking at a computer

        Occasionalexposure to aircraft hangar or production areas

        Walking betweenoffice, hangar, and production areas as needed

        Interaction withcross-functional teams in office, shop-floor, and meeting settings

Why join us?

Your success is oursuccess. We provide a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package thatsupports you and your family.

        401(k) withcompany annual contribution equal to 3% of eligible compensation

        Company-sponsoredHSA

        100% company-paidvision premiums

        Medical, Dental,Life Insurance, and EAP benefits

        Free financialconsultations and guidance

EEO Statement

Comlux is committed toproviding equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employeesregardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status,veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation),genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.