Senior Interior Design Engineer

About Heart Aerospace

Heart’s mission is to create the fastest, most affordable and sustainable mode of transport for regional travel. Our goal is to serve the market in every corner of the world.

Our first aircraft is the ES-19, a nineteen-passenger airliner with an operating range of 400 km. The ES-19 is a fully electric aircraft, and our goal is to have the aircraft certified for commercial operation by 2026.

Your place of work will be at our main office and hangar facility. This is located at Säve Airport in Gothenburg, Sweden. Relocation assistance can be provided. At Heart you’ll be working at the cutting edge of technology while contributing towards a sustainable future. We offer stock options to all our employees and a challenging and inspiring work environment.

We seek experienced and skilled professionals to join our small, fast moving team developing a new electric aircraft in Sweden. We’re in a very expansive phase and now is the time to join our team. Come help us write a new chapter in the history of aviation together.

Role Overview

The Senior Interior Design Engineer reports to the Section Lead - Interior Design and will support the development of the entire aircraft interior, including the cockpit, passenger cabin and cargo compartment. This will be a broad role covering the full project lifecycle including design, prototyping, testing, certification, and customer integration. In coordination with customers and suppliers, develop LOPAs, preliminary and detailed design of the interior and interior components meeting customer and regulatory requirements. The Senior Engineer will ensure integration of interior components and systems with aircraft structure and systems, author and review design and substantiation documents. Responsibilities will include optimizing the design and finish of the cockpit and cabin environment.
Qualifications & Experience

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Working knowledge of EASA/FAA cabin safety regulations (CS-23 preferred)

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Experience developing and building physical mock-ups

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A high-level of proficiency in English (written and spoken)

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Excellent communication skills, written and verbal

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Eagerness to work with others

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Passion for aircraft and Heart’s mission


The ideal candidate would have

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10+ years of experience in aerospace industry, working in OEM aircraft preliminary design, integration and certification

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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical or Electrical)

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Demonstrated proficiency in CAD

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Experience with product configuration management

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Knowledge/experience with aircraft interior structures, materials and processes, loading conditions, structural analyses and testing

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Working knowledge of FAA Fire Test Handbook and writing flammability test plans and reports

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Experience with aircraft seat (Passenger and Pilot) testing and certification



Heart Aerospace is a Swedish startup making electric regional airplanes. Heart's mission is to create the fastest, most affordable and sustainable transportation for regional travel to every corner of the world. Our first aircraft is the ES-19, a nineteen-passenger airliner with an operating range of 400 km. Our goal is to have the aircraft certified for commercial operation by 2026.