Senior Retrofit Solutions Engineer - Avionics Systems Upgrades

Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at

The Retrofit Solutions Lead Engineer is the driving force behind our Avionics Systems Upgrades. In this highly visible role, you will own the end‑to‑end lifecycle of Service Bulletins (SB) and Kit projects— from drafting the initial Technical Offer (TO) and steering SB production, to physically embodying the solution on the aircraft. You will serve as the vital link between engineering design, operational teams, and our airline customers.

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.

• System Subject Matter Expert:
  Immerse yourself in avionics upgrade topics to become the go‑to technical authority, anticipating customer needs and identifying innovative retrofit solutions.
• Engineering Mentorship:
  Leverage your deep knowledge of system design to guide and answer technical queries from Retrofit Solutions Engineers (RSE) and SB authors during the preparation phase.
• Technical Authority:
  Actively develop your knowledge of SB Technical Approvals to successfully obtain and execute Design Organization Approval (DOS) delegations.
• End‑to‑End Execution:
  Lead the complete SB project lifecycle—manage planning, secure internal/industrial capacity, and commit to contractual delivery dates that feed our commercial and accounting units.
• Technical Assessment:
  Perform rigorous technical assessments prior to SB launch (including SEKOM for standard SBs) and execute Technical Offers (TO), Rough Order of Magnitudes (ROMs), and cost assessments.
• Matrix Leadership:
  While this is an individual contributor role, you will act as a pivotal leader, coordinating operational teams to guarantee project quality and on‑time delivery.

• 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, 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 focusing on employability, certifications, career path, and the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

• Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering (Electrical highly preferred).
• 10+ years of experience leading large, diverse engineering projects in the aviation industry (spanning project management, design, and production).
• Direct experience with the commercial aircraft retrofit process and MRO operations.
• Deep knowledge of Configuration Management, interpreting Bill of Materials, and modification requirements.
• Authorized to work in the US.

• Onsite or remote:
  Onsite 100%
• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment, 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: 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…