Ground Test Engineer

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Airbus is seeking an experienced Ground Test Engineer to join the Production Flight Test team in Mobile, Alabama. The role is centered on delivering timely and high‑quality solutions to airline customers. Responsibilities include executing ground production and acceptance tests, preparing for and supporting pilot during Rejected Takeoff (RTO) procedures, performing in‑flight cabin functional checks, serving as Cabin Safety Crew during Customer Acceptance Flights, special missions, and demonstration flights, and conducting Static Tests, APU Runs, Engine Runs, and Taxi operations on A320 and A220 aircraft.

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.

• Manage a diverse portfolio of customer accounts to ensure the delivery of retrofit solutions and scheduled maintenance services meets cost, timeline, and quality benchmarks, oversee the end‑to‑end lifecycle of customer queries, and provide technical expertise to cross‑functional teams across international sites.
• Provide direct on‑site assistance for airline partners, focusing on the evaluation of maintenance programs and service bulletins.
• Assess the status of aircraft when deviations from standard maintenance procedures occur.
• Define necessary recovery actions to return aircraft to airworthy conditions while mitigating risks related to unsafe or unsecured storage environments.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, track metrics such as on‑time delivery and first‑time fix rates, and collaborate with the quality department to develop action plans that improve technical responses.

• Financial Rewards:
  Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan, and ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Work/Life Balance:
  Paid time off including personal time, holidays, and a generous paid parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare:
  Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Individual Development:
  Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, unlimited access to 10,000+ e‑learning courses, and opportunities to participate in accelerated development programmes and international mobility.

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in an aeronautical company technical department and various ATA chapter.
• FAA, TC, or EASA Medical Class 2.
• Experience on Airbus A320 or A22.
• Familiarity with A220 and A320 systems, including avionics, cabin systems, and powerplants.
• Must hold an EASA, TCCA, or FAA Class 2 Medical and be able to perform duties as aircrew on a daily basis.
• Strong computer background, including MS Excel and Google Suite application experience.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability…