Join Vashon Aircraft and Help Shape the Future of Aviation

At Vashon Aircraft, we’re pilots, engineers, and aviation enthusiasts on a mission to make flying more accessible. Founded in 2012 by John Torode—the visionary behind Dynon Avionics—our team is disrupting the industry with the American-made Ranger R7, an aircraft that is Affordable, American, Rugged, Refined, and Equipped. Designed and manufactured near the aviation hub of Seattle, Washington, our aircraft bring modern, safe, and affordable flight to the next generation of pilots. If you’re ready to challenge the status quo and contribute to the future of aviation, we’d love to have you on board.

Job Title: Aircraft Mechanical Engineer

Reports to: Chief Design Engineer

Work Hours: Fulltime, On-site Monday through Friday, 6:30am-3pm

About the Role:

The Aircraft Mechanical Engineer is responsible for developing aircraft designs, testing, and fine-tuning them, and ensuring safe practices during the assembly process. Specifically, this involves providing design drafts and working in and with the engineering team to improve designs considering aerodynamic principles, air safety, passenger comfort, and the customer.

What You’ll Do:

• Design new parts for aircraft improvements
• Determine and implement improvements to existing parts and assemblies
• Create new part drawings and assembly procedures using Solidworks
• Revise existing drawings and assembly procedures in Solidworks to reflect improvements
• Work with assembly mechanics to determine optimal assembly process and tooling that would expedite assembly process
• Develop tooling to help with assembly
• Work with customers to troubleshoot any problems or damage to aircraft

What We’re Looking For:

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aeronautical engineering
• 3 years’ experience in a related field preferred
• 3 years’ experience with Solidworks preferred

What We Offer:

• 15 days of PTO per year
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) with generous company matching
• 95% Company-sponsored medical/dental/vision/life insurance and AD&D for employee, beginning the 1st day of the month following hire
• Health Reimbursement Account (“HRA”)

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.