Apera · 8 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer - Interiors
Vermont, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expApera is a pioneering electric aerospace company hiring a Mechanical Engineer - Interiors to design and develop aircraft interior systems for next-generation electric aircraft. This role involves supporting late-stage certification efforts while launching full passenger interior design work, providing an opportunity to shape the cabin experience from concept through certification.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Callam Llewellyn-Kiely
Responsibilities
Design interior components and systems including monuments, passenger service units, seating, panels, bezels, liners, and secondary structures
Develop 2D & 3D datasets in Catia V6 within a controlled PLM environment
Perform hand calculations and FEA to validate designs and ensure structural integrity at minimum weight
Design with carbon composites and metallic materials, optimizing for weight, manufacturability, and certification
Create prototypes and run design experiments to inform and refine concepts
Develop engineering drawings, specifications, and certification documentation
Lead flammability testing and material compliance activities
Collaborate with Design, Stress, Systems, Safety, and Certification teams
Provide production support to resolve real-time design issues and incorporate lessons learned
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience designing mechanical systems for FAA certification programs
Demonstrated aerospace interiors design experience
Strong understanding of composite design processes, particularly carbon fiber
Proficiency in 3D CAD (Catia V6 preferred; other Catia experience transferable)
Ability to perform hand calculations and finite element analysis
Understanding of load paths, material selection, and design optimization for weight-critical applications
Self-starter with strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred
Experience with Catia composite workbenches
Hands-on manufacturing experience in metallic and composite assemblies
Flammability testing and certification experience for aircraft interiors
Proficiency with Ansys and/or Nastran
Knowledge of human factors, ergonomics, and touch-point design
Familiarity with PSSAs and functional hazard assessments
Production environment experience with real-time design decision-making
Company
Apera
Apera is a first of its kind talent, engineering and consulting organisation.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase