Retrofit Solutions Engineer

Job Description

The Retrofit Solutions Engineer is responsible for the creation of specific modification design data packages that are used to integrate pre‑identified existing known (or close‑to‑known) design solutions to post‑delivery aircraft. This data includes drawings and modification specification documents that are tailored for certification purposes (see MP/TRS and MAS shown below). The Retrofits Solutions Engineer is also accountable for the quality and timely availability of draft Service Bulletin deliverables related to the specific modification and communicates directly and often with Systems Engineers and Production Manager to ensure quality, on‑time delivery and production capacity.

Our engineers have the privilege of working on complex, highly engineered machines and are involved at all stages of the aircraft life cycle, from product development to manufacturing and direct support to our airline customers. If you’re interested in designing, creating, and testing the present and future of Airbus products across the globe, join our mission to connect the world.

The Engineering Center in Mobile, Alabama houses hundreds of Airbus engineers who assist in the design and development of Airbus commercial aircraft cabins, including aftermarket upgrades, reconfigurations and services of all product types across the globe.

• Timely production of the Modification Proposal Technical Repercussion Sheet (MP/TRS) with pre and post‑modification sketching
• Retrieve / Create / Update / Check the aircraft drawings in Airbus engineering tool sets (manage subcontractor as applicable)
• Build the Certification Dossier for the MAS (Modification Approval Sheet)
• Prepare all elements required for the Service Bulletin writing phase, including "list of components" as needed and ensure all provided data are accurate
• Provide specific design solutions to meet technical requirements for modifications
• Ensure the quality of the drafted Service Bulletin, including concurrent requirements cross‑check
• Provide remote or on‑site assistance during working parties and answer any Service Bulletin customer query as necessary
• Act as a liaison between the engineering and service bulletin authoring team to ensure all levels of technical discussion are understood and respected by both parties

• B.S. degree in engineering or related field.
• ~1 year experience in an engineering classification.
• Technical understanding of aircraft cabin and avionics systems modifications.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to understand and mentor principles within assigned discipline.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical aircraft topics.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and organization skills.
• Ability to inter‑relate with and motivate diverse teams.
• Authorized to work in the US.

• Onsite or remote:
  Onsite 100%
• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment; able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
• Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30 lbs (14 kg).
• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30 lbs (14 kg).
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low…