Senior Design Engineer

We are a proudly NZ owned rotorcraft and general aviation business. With bases in Auckland, Hamilton, Queenstown, South Africa and the USA we offer full maintenance, repair and overhaul services, design and modification, parts supply and aircraft sales and leasing. We are a company that is continuously developing our people, expanding our capability and supporting the aviation industry globally.

We are dedicated to living “Excellence at Altitude” in all we do. Our teams operate in line with our culture values of Humanity, Transparency, Capability and Reliability that create a strong foundation for success. We believe Every Part Matters - right down to the smallest bolt—and the same goes for our people. That’s why attracting and keeping great talent is key to our vision of becoming a globally trusted aviation specialist.

The Senior Design Engineer role offers an exciting opportunity for a skilled aviation professional to make their mark in the aviation industry. In this role, you will develop new design concepts and products, while being responsible for creating, checking and approving technical data used in the modification and repair of aircraft. You will also be a mentor to the Salus design team members to ensure their growth and learning is on the right path.

You will research, develop and create technical data defining the installation, operation and continued airworthiness requirements for design changes. This includes ensuring the data meets the necessary standards for achieving airworthiness certification, preparing and checking compliance reports, and conducting analysis and testing where required.

Technical competency and existing experience will be highly valued. This role is ideal for someone who is either an existing or previous CAANZ design delegation holder or someone who is close to achieving technical competency for CAANZ design delegation.

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• Lead the development and validation of design concepts and technical data for aircraft modifications and repairs.
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• Lead and mentor engineers.
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• Ensure technical data complies with airworthiness and regulatory certification requirements.
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• Prepare and verify compliance reports, conducting analysis and testing as needed.
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• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to colleagues, fostering a collaborative environment for problem-solving and engineering discussions.
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• Maintain an in-depth understanding of aviation regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on rotorcraft.
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• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the wider MRO organisation, ensuring design changes align with broader commercial and operational considerations.
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• Hold a recognised tertiary, professional engineering qualification (e.g., B. Eng. or higher).
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• Extensive analytical and practical engineering knowledge in aviation design and compliance (rotorcraft preferred).
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• Strong written/verbal communication with the ability to mentor and lead discussions and solve complex engineering problems.
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• Strong understanding of aviation regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., CAANZ, FAA) and foreign validation processes.
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• High-level business acumen and understanding of commercial considerations in aviation.
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• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
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• Previous experience with design delegation and the Pt146 authorisation processes is highly desirable.
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• Leadership opportunities in design projects, enabling you to shape the future of Salus Aviation design products.
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• Technical training and development towards achieving or maintaining CAANZ DDH status.
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• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing and innovative aviation company.
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• Competitive Remuneration.
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• $500 Employee Benefits card (Extraordinary) from three months service for healthcare.
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• Celebrations on Birthdays and Anniversaries.
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• Holiday Home access via Marram Trust.
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• Humanity Time – Volunteering time for charities.
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• A dynamic and passionate team culture, where you can make a real impact in a highly motivated team focused on “Excellence at Altitude”.
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• A challenging and rewarding aviation career.
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• South Auckland Location with onsite parking.
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We take great care of our team, and with our global footprint expanding, this is an incredible time to come on board. You’ll enjoy real stability, the chance to grow with a company that’s moving forward fast and with a vision to be a globally trusted aviation specialist.

If this sounds like you, ‘apply now’! We would love you to Join Us.

Please note: you need to be eligible to work in New Zealand and will be required to undergo and pass pre‑employment drug and alcohol tests.