Part 21 Design Engineer

CAE is seeking a Part 21 Design Engineer to join our growing EASA Part 21J Design Department. The successful candidate will be part of a highly experienced engineering team supporting a broad client base of leasing companies and airlines. Reporting to a Design Team Leader, the Design Engineer will be responsible for producing EASA Part 21J design documents and ensuring compliance with applicable airworthiness and environmental protection requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure engineering documents comply with all applicable EASA airworthiness and environmental protection requirements.
• Compile design documentation, including accomplishment instructions, engineering drawings, compliance reports, and instructions for continued airworthiness.
• Liaise with Compliance Verification Engineers (CVEs) to support demonstration of compliance.
• Manage design‑change projects from initiation through delivery.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Sound working knowledge of Part 21 Design.
• Knowledge of applicable EASA aviation regulations and requirements.
• Ability to effectively problem-solve, exercising sound judgment and tolerance under pressure.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to guide engineering processes through successful completion.
• Advanced skills with CAD tools, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other relevant proprietary software.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Education/Experience: Technical Degree (B.Eng, B.Sc) or EASA Part 66 qualification / Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within a Part 21J Design Organisation, Airline Technical Services, or a Part 145 Maintenance Organisation.
• Experience supporting leasing companies or airlines in engineering or technical services.
• Experience producing EASA-approved design documents, including drawings, compliance reports, or ICA.
• Familiarity with project management of design changes.
• Experience liaising with Compliance Verification Engineers (CVEs).
• Experience with demonstrating airworthiness and environmental protection compliance.

CAE offers:

• Competitive salary
• Private health insurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Pension scheme
• Flexible vacation policy
• Flexitime scheme
• Electric Car & Cycle to Work schemes
• Life Assurance

At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, defence and security forces and healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest.

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter if needed.

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.