Altitude Aerospace

Designs aircraft modifications and repairs

Mechanical Systems Engineer

Aerospace EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSeattle, WA, USA$94k - $144k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
Mid-level candidates need 3+ years of mechanical systems design experience; senior-level candidates need 7+ years, including system-level design and leading other engineers.
Aircraft mechanical systems experience is ideal; transferable experience such as hydraulics or environmental control systems on non-aircraft systems is also acceptable.
3D computer-aided design experience is required; Autodesk Inventor is a plus.
Strong communication and cross-discipline collaboration skills are required.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and able to perform the work within the United States.
Must be able to work onsite in the Seattle, Washington area.
ITAR eligibility is required: U.S. citizen or permanent resident, with work performed within the United States.
A background check and drug screen are required.

Responsibilities

Create drawings and schematics for environmental control, water and waste, and oxygen systems.
Develop fairly complex system designs through to finished drawings.
Lead system-level design and work through dependencies with other teams.
Lead and support more junior engineers.
Research possible solutions and translate customer requirements into design-level solutions on an early-stage program.
Work closely with electrical, monuments, and other engineering groups affected by the systems.
Communicate design assumptions and explain how the work affects other areas.
Use Autodesk Inventor, Vault, and PLM 360 (now Autodesk Fusion Manage).

Desired Qualifications

Direct experience with aircraft environmental control, water and waste, or oxygen systems.
VIP or business jet completions background.
Early-stage or conceptual design experience.
Autodesk Inventor experience.

Mechanical Systems Engineer
Location: On-Site, Seattle, WA area | Salary: $94,000 to $144,000 per year, based on level | Employment: Full-time, 6+ months

WHO WE ARE
Altitude Aerospace delivers engineering and certification solutions for commercial and VIP aircraft programs worldwide. With FAA DER, EASA DOA, and TCCA DAO approvals, we support customers from concept through certification and in-service. Our 150+ person team across the US, Canada, and France works on programs for major OEMs and completion centers globally. We offer 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, SIMPLE IRA retirement plan, paid vacation and PTO, and 8 paid holidays.

THE ROLE
You will work on aircraft mechanical systems: environmental control systems (ECS), water and waste, and oxygen. The current program is early and partly conceptual, so you will help shape the design, not just document it. We are hiring at the mid and senior levels.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Mid Level

Create drawings and schematics for ECS, water and waste, and oxygen systems.
Work fairly complex system designs through to finished drawings.

Senior Level

Lead system level design and work through dependencies with other teams.
Lead and support more junior engineers.
Research possible solutions and turn customer requirements into design level solutions on an early stage program.

All Levels

Work closely with the electrical, monuments, and other engineering groups your systems touch.
Communicate clearly about the assumptions you are making and how your work affects other areas. Strong cross team communication is central to this role.
Use Autodesk Inventor, Vault, and PLM 360 (now Autodesk Fusion Manage).

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 related field
Mid level: 3+ years of mechanical systems design experience. Senior level: 7+ years, including system level design and leading other engineers.
Aircraft mechanical systems experience is ideal. Transferable experience also counts, such as hydraulics or ECS on non aircraft systems, if you can jump in and get your hands dirty quickly.
3D CAD experience. Inventor is a plus.
Strong communication and cross discipline collaboration skills
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 Seattle, WA area

Preferred

Direct experience with aircraft ECS, water and waste, or oxygen systems
VIP or business jet completions background
Early stage or conceptual design experience

WHY ALTITUDE

Real Programs: Work on some of the most bespoke VIP aircraft interior programs in the industry
Niche Expertise: Build deep experience in a specialized mechanical systems discipline
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 Seattle, WA area
Background check and drug screen required
ITAR eligibility required: U.S. citizen or permanent resident, work performed within the United States

Altitude Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer.

About the Company

Altitude Aerospace

Designs aircraft modifications and repairs

Altitude Aerospace designs aircraft modifications and engineering solutions for manufacturers, airlines and aircraft completion centers. Its work spans aircraft development and support for existing fleets, with certification capabilities across North America and Europe. Customers engage the group for services from conceptual design and structural analysis to systems integration, repair engineering and maintenance planning, using on-site teams or managed work packages. The group also develops cargo conversions and cabin changes, coordinating engineering with approval and installation support so operators can put modified aircraft into service. Founded in 2005, Altitude Aerospace is headquartered in Saint-Laurent, Quebec.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Not listed
Founded: 2005

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