Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification (formerly Telefonix PDT and Astronics Armstrong Aerospace) serves as the experienced, global market leader for in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions for aircraft. As a systems certification provider, Astronics CSC has worked on over 100 projects for industry partners to upgrade commercial and business aircraft with new passenger power systems, IFEC navigation, communication and flight safety systems. Additionally, Astronics CSC offers proven IFEC hardware systems, flexible design platforms, high customer satisfaction, and long-term relationships with industry leaders to help make the connected aircraft a reality. The company now employs over 300 employees and is a six-time recipient of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Employers to Work For award.

Summary

The role of Cabin Modification Engineer III bridges project engineering and engineering design for aircraft cabin modification programs. The position provides technical leadership across mechanical and electrical disciplines, ensures the integrity and certification readiness of design outputs, and manages design scope and interdependencies among internal teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Act as the technical lead for multi-disciplinary engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, and related specialties) on cabin modification programs.
Serve as the design subject matter expert (SME) for all technical interdependencies, ensuring that structural, systems, electrical, and cabin modification design aspects are fully coordinated.
Translate high-level project, customer, and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable technical direction for engineering teams.
Provide guidance on design standards, methods, tools, and best practices to ensure consistency and technical excellence across projects.
Review, check, and approve engineering design documents, including drawings, 3D models, engineering reports, interface/control documents, and bills of material.
Review and approve designated certification and compliance documents, ensuring traceability to requirements and adherence to aerospace regulatory standards (e.g., EASA/FAA, internal company standards).
Ensure all design deliverables meet quality, safety, reliability, and maintainability expectations.
Drive resolution of design issues, non-conformances, and discrepancies, coordinating with design engineers and relevant stakeholders.
Facilitate and manage design interdependencies.
Participate in technical reviews, design coordination meetings, and customer/supplier design reviews, providing clear communication of technical status, risks, and issues.
Identify design scope boundaries during bid, planning, and execution phases, ensuring design activities align with project budget and schedule.
Proactively identify and flag design scope changes, including additional work, deviations from the original requirements, and design creep, and provide input to change control processes.
Assess and manage technical design risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Support the engineering design team during all development stages, from concept through detailed design, verification, and certification.
Depending on project needs, provide hands-on support in
3D modeling and drafting
Design analysis (e.g., structural, systems, electrical routing, or loads/supporting calculations)
Preparation of detailed certification deliverables (e.g., compliance reports, test plans, analysis reports, conformity documentation).
Ensure alignment of design outputs with installation and production needs, supporting manufacturing engineering and production teams as required.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, airworthiness, and internal design standards for all assigned projects.
Promote continuous improvement in design processes, tools, and workflows, capturing lessons learned and feeding back into design guidelines and standards.