SENIOR CVE SEAT STRUCTURES ENGINEER

Location: Hamburg, Germany

Job Type: Contract

Bostonair is recruiting on behalf of a leading aerospace engineering organisation for an experienced Senior CVE Seat Structures Engineer to join a high-performing team delivering major commercial aircraft modification programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced aerospace structures engineer with a strong background in aircraft interiors, structural certification and EASA compliance. You'll play a key role in delivering innovative cabin modification projects, working alongside international engineering teams to support the certification and integration of aircraft seating and cabin interior installations.

THE ROLE

As a Senior CVE Seat Structures Engineer, you will be responsible for leading structural certification activities and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements across a range of commercial aircraft modification programmes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading structural certification activities for aircraft modification projects.

• Preparing, reviewing and approving structural substantiation reports and certification documentation.

• Supporting the certification and integration of aircraft seating installations.

• Certifying and integrating cabin monuments and interior furnishings, including galleys, lavatories, class dividers, first-class suites and VVIP cabin interiors.

• Assessing cabin interior modifications, including Layout of Passenger Accommodations (LOPA), Passenger Service Unit (PSU) layouts and Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) installations.

• Carrying out and reviewing structural analyses using hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

• Developing practical engineering solutions to complex structural and certification challenges.

• Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams across international locations.

• Promoting the highest standards of engineering quality, safety and regulatory compliance.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering.

• A minimum of eight years' experience within the aerospace industry.

• Current or recent experience working within an EASA Part 21J Design Organisation (or equivalent).

• Recent experience as a Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) within a Design Organisation Approval (DOA) environment.

• Strong experience in aircraft interiors and/or primary aircraft structures.

• Proven expertise in structural substantiation, stress analysis, hand calculations, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and technical report writing.

• Comprehensive knowledge of EASA certification requirements, including CS-25, FAR 25, JAR-25 and (E)TSO standards.

• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills.

• The ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

WHY APPLY?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation delivering innovative commercial aircraft modification programmes within a highly regulated aerospace environment. You'll work on technically challenging projects alongside experienced engineering professionals, with the opportunity to make a real impact on aircraft certification and cabin development.

If you're an experienced CVE Structures Engineer looking for your next challenge in Hamburg, we'd love to hear from you.

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