Cabin Retrofit Solutions Engineer III

As a Cabin Upgrade Project Engineer within Airbus Customer Services, you will bridge the gap between complex engineering design and flawless project execution. This role is heavily focused on project lifecycle management, planning, and stakeholder coordination, with a strong technical foundation in cabin retrofits.

• Define clear project objectives, deliverables, and timelines; translate high‑level business requirements into actionable, structured aircraft modification plans.
• Develop, track, and manage program enablers to ensure timely and high‑quality milestones.
• Proactively identify technical roadblocks and develop robust contingency plans to keep delivery schedules on track.
• Actively manage external subcontractors, closely tracking deliverables, costs, and schedule adherence.
• Serve as the primary translator and liaison between non‑technical stakeholders and highly technical engineering teams, conveying complex updates in business‑friendly terms.
• Apply a deep understanding of the aircraft modification lifecycle, including the technical nuances of Service Bulletin (SB) embodiment, to optimize project workflows.
• Provide strong operational liaison between internal teams and international Airbus departments.
• Develop cabin retrofit solutions ranging from global architecture definition to detailed technical design.
• Oversee and create retrofit engineering drawings with a strict focus on speed, quality, and cost optimization.
• Determine, review, and specify the exact parts kits required to support physical modification designs.
• Maintain a solid technical understanding of the aircraft certification plan development process.
• Support the formal aircraft certification process as required to achieve airworthiness compliance.
• Provide direct technical support to on‑site modification teams, including active deployment to customer airlines or MRO facilities during embodiment.
• Responsively resolve technical queries arising during and after the delivery of engineering work instructions and kit shipments.
• Perform other operational and engineering duties as assigned to support the business.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aeronautic, Civil, or Electrical Engineering (minimum 6 years engineering experience) or Master’s degree (minimum 4 years engineering experience).
• Licensed to work in the United States.
• Direct exposure to project or program engineering methodologies.
• Proven ability to create, interpret, and review designs using industry‑standard CAD tools (e.g., CATIA).
• Airline / MRO experience preferred.
• Aircraft cabin‑related experience preferred.
• Experience with Python or other programming languages preferred.
• Practical airline, hangar, or MRO environment experience preferred.
• Specific experience related to aircraft cabin interiors or modifications preferred.
• Professional Project Management Certification (PMP) preferred.
• Basic programming or coding experience preferred.
• Ability to build and maintain an internal network with colleagues globally.

• Excellent communication, coordination, and organization skills.
• Strong analytical agility with the ability to interpret extensive technical aircraft topics.
• General knowledge of the Service Bulletin production process; ability to read, interpret, and cross‑reference SBs, BOMs, and customer modification requirements.
• Experience navigating and using industry‑standard Illustrated Parts Catalogs (IPC) and ATA Technical Manuals (AMM, SRM, etc.).
• Familiarity with FAA and/or EASA regulations related to aircraft parts procurement, technical documentation, and product traceability.
• Highly proficient in Google Workspace for documentation and project tracking.
• In‑depth knowledge of project management to identify stakeholder impacts and make optimal decisions.
• Strategic risk‑mitigation skills; ability to develop innovative approaches from multiple data sources.
• Strong teamwork and relationship‑building skills to align colleagues, airline clients, external partners, and airworthiness authorities.
• Executive presentation skills with flawless written and verbal communication in technical English.
• Ability to read and interpret service bulletins, bills of materials, and…