A320 Aircraft Systems Engineer III

About the role

The A320 Family MAP Systems Engineer is a highly technical, operational role responsible for the development, justification, and engineering approval of design solutions related to aircraft systems non-conformities. Operating directly within the fast-paced environment of the Final Assembly Line (FAL), flight line, and delivery center, the jobholder acts as a primary technical interface between local manufacturing operations and the transnational Airbus Design Offices and Chief Engineering networks.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and approve real-time technical solutions for systems non-conformities (NCs or ALBs) discovered during assembly, ground testing, and production flights.
• Ensure engineering deliverables strictly satisfy the timelines and quality thresholds established in site Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Act by formal engineering delegation in the name of the Airbus Chief Engineering and Systems Center of Competence.
• Coordinate regularly with overseas engineering domains to resolve complex, non-standard system malfunctions where previous data or instructions are unknown.
• Provide hands-on systems engineering support across the entire manufacturing perimeter, from initial section delivery to the final ferry flight.
• Deliver definitive technical explanations to the Flight Test Department and handle direct technical presentations for internal or external customers.
• Create, validate, and authorize design corrective actions, drawing updates, temporary aircraft definitions (special instructions), and concessions.
• Maintain absolute accountability for the safety and compliance of released data in front of the corresponding design offices and international aeronautical authorities (EASA/FAA).
• Meet the team: Our Engineers at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facility take our aircraft from concept to customer delivery - working with production teams on every aspect of assembly from managing technical information, quality control, maintenance tasks and health & safety - along flowlines and flightlines.
• Your challenges: Live On-Aircraft Troubleshooting: Perform immediate, hands-on on-aircraft troubleshooting and diagnostic assessments to isolate and resolve systems non-functioning or malfunctioning issues during ground and flight line operations.
• Test Data Assessment: Analyze, interpret, and evaluate specialized aircraft system test data generated during ground tests and production flights to diagnose deviations and assess effects on aircraft safety.
• Aircraft Flight Line Readiness & Test Integration: Provide hands-on systems engineering support across the entire manufacturing perimeter, from initial section delivery to the final ferry flight.
• Engineering System Governance & Quality Compliance: Create, validate, and authorize design corrective actions, drawing updates, temporary aircraft definitions (special instructions), and concessions.
• Corrective & Preventive Action: Launch and monitor engineering improvements, modification updates, and Design Query Notes (DQNs) to structurally eliminate recurring industrial errors.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum 6+ years of progressive experience in aerospace engineering (Design Office, MAP, Chief Engineering, In Service Engineering).
• Working experience in transnational teams.
• Understanding of MAP Engineering deliverables.
• Experience in Systems Design (Architecture and Integration).
• Demonstrated effectiveness in solving engineering problems.
• Knowledge of Airbus Design Principles (systems, electrical, mechanical installation).
• Knowledge of Aircraft Systems.
• Knowledge of Aircraft Configuration management rules.
• Knowledge of AIRBUS internal procedures, processes and tools.
• Experience using AIRBUS manuals (Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Wiring list, Illustrated Parts Catalog etc.).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum 6+ years of progressive experience in aerospace engineering (Design Office, MAP, Chief Engineering, In Service Engineering).
• Working experience in transnational teams.
• Understanding of MAP Engineering deliverables.
• Experience in Systems Design (Architecture and Integration).
• Demonstrated effectiveness in solving engineering problems.
• Knowledge of Airbus Design Principles (systems, electrical, mechanical installation).
• Knowledge of Aircraft Systems.
• Knowledge of Aircraft Configuration management rules.
• Knowledge of AIRBUS internal procedures, processes and tools.
• Experience using AIRBUS manuals (Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Wiring list, Illustrated Parts Catalog etc.).

Skills

• Technical proficiency in aircraft systems engineering.
• Ability to work effectively in a transnational team setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools and documentation.

Benefits

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, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programs and both national and international mobility.

Pay

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”).

Schedule

On-site employment at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, AL.

Company

At Airbus, we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training.