Cabin Retrofit Solutions Engineer III

Job Description

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 focuses heavily on project lifecycle management, planning, and stakeholder coordination, with a strong technical foundation in cabin retrofits.

Our Engineers work 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.

Your working environment is based at the Engineering Center in Mobile, Alabama, where hundreds of Airbus engineers assist in the design and development of commercial aircraft cabins, including aftermarket upgrades, reconfigurations and services of all product types worldwide.

Financial Rewards:
Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the 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 (traditional and high‑deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability and Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) as well as other supplemental benefits.

Individual Development:
Upskilling and development opportunities through the global Leadership University, including unlimited access to over 10,000 e‑learning courses focusing on employability, certifications, career paths, accelerated development programmes, and national and international mobility.

Flexibility:
Wherever possible, we support flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking and collaboration.

• Project Architecture:
  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.
• Risk & Dependency Management:
  Proactively identify technical roadblocks and develop robust contingency plans.
• Subcontractor Oversight:
  Actively manage external subcontractors, closely tracking deliverables, costs, and schedule adherence.
• Stakeholder Communication:
  Serve as the primary translator and liaison between non‑technical stakeholders and highly technical engineering teams.
• Technical Translation:
  Apply a deep understanding of the aircraft modification lifecycle, including Service Bulletin embodiment, to optimize project workflows.
• Interface Management:
  Provide a strong operational liaison between internal teams and international Airbus departments.
• Cabin Retrofits:
  Develop cabin retrofit solutions from global architecture definition to detailed technical design.
• Engineering Drawings:
  Oversee and create retrofit engineering drawings with a focus on speed, quality and cost optimization.
• Kit Definition:
  Determine, review, and specify the exact parts kits required to support physical modification designs.
• Certification Planning:
  Maintain a solid technical understanding of the aircraft certification plan development process.
• Regulatory Support:
  Support the formal aircraft certification process to achieve airworthiness compliance.
• Hangar Support:
  Provide direct technical support to on‑site modification teams, including deployment to customer airlines or MRO facilities during embodiment.
• Query Resolution:
  Responsively resolve technical queries arising during and after the delivery of engineering work instructions and kit shipments.
• Other Duties:
  Perform other operational and engineering duties as assigned to support the business.

Minimum of 6 years engineering experience with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aeronautic/Civil/Electrical Engineering, or a minimum of 4 years engineering experience with a master’s degree. Authorized to work in the US.

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