Cabin Retrofit Solutions Engineer I - Contract

Airbus Customer Services is seeking a Cabin Upgrade Project Engineer (Contract) to bridge engineering design and project execution, focusing on cabin retrofits and Service Bulletin delivery.

About the role

This position is heavily focused on project lifecycle management, planning, and stakeholder coordination, with a strong technical foundation in cabin retrofits. You will define project scopes, manage subcontractors, mitigate risks, and translate technical aircraft modification data into actionable business and execution plans.

Responsibilities

• Define clear project objectives, deliverables, and timelines; translate high-level business requirements into 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, tracking deliverables, costs, and schedule adherence.
• Serve as the primary liaison between non-technical stakeholders and technical engineering teams, conveying complex updates in business-friendly terms.
• Apply deep understanding of the aircraft modification lifecycle, including Service Bulletin (SB) embodiment, to optimize project workflows.
• Provide operational liaison between internal teams and international Airbus departments.
• Develop cabin retrofit solutions from global architecture definition to detailed technical design.
• Oversee and create retrofit engineering drawings with a focus on speed, quality, and cost optimization.
• Determine, review, and specify exact parts kits required to support physical modification designs.
• Maintain technical understanding of aircraft certification plan development and support formal certification processes for airworthiness compliance.
• Provide direct technical support to on-site modification teams, including deployment to customer airlines or MRO facilities during embodiment.
• Resolve technical queries arising during and after delivery of engineering work instructions and kit shipments.
• Perform other operational and engineering duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aeronautic, Civil, or Electrical); OR Master’s Degree with 0-1 years of engineering experience.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Direct exposure to project or program engineering methodologies.
• Proven ability to create, interpret, and review designs using industry-standard CAD tools (e.g., CATIA).
• General knowledge of the Service Bulletin production process; ability to read, interpret, and cross-reference SBs, Bills of Materials (BOM), and customer modification requirements.
• Highly proficient in Google Workspace for documentation and project tracking.
• Ability to interpret complex technical aircraft topics and build internal networks globally.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and organization skills.
• Exceptional analytical agility to develop innovative risk-mitigation approaches using data from varied sources.

Preferred Qualifications

• Airline, MRO, or aircraft cabin-related experience.
• Python or other programming language experience.
• Professional Project Management Certification (PMP).
• Experience with Illustrated Parts Catalogs (IPC) and ATA Technical Manuals (AMM, SRM, etc.).
• Familiarity with FAA and/or EASA regulations regarding aircraft parts procurement, technical documentation, and product traceability.
• Practical experience in airline, hangar, or MRO environments.

Skills

• Strong team player with relationship-building skills to align colleagues, clients, partners, and authorities.
• Synthetic mindset to distill complex data into clear summaries, balanced with professional assertiveness.
• High-level listening and oral skills for leading technical discussions.
• Flawless written and verbal communication in technical English, including executive presentations.
• Strategic project management to predict downstream impacts and make optimal decisions.

Schedule

• Onsite 100% at the Engineering Center in Mobile, Alabama.
• Travel up to 10% (domestic and international).

Physical Requirements

• Vision: Able to see and read computer screens, documents, reports, and engineering drawings daily.
• Hearing: Able to hear conversations, teleconferences, and production floor sounds, including safety warnings, daily.
• Speaking: Able to participate in conversations and meetings daily.
• Equipment Operation: Able to operate office equipment (computers, phones, copiers) and some production tools (e.g., hydraulic lifts) daily.
• Carrying/Lifting: Able to carry/lift documents, tools, and equipment up to 30 lbs/14 kg daily.
• Pushing/Pulling: Able to push/pull small office furniture and tools daily.
• Sitting: Able to sit for long periods during meetings or computer work daily.
• Squatting/Kneeling: Able to retrieve items from low shelving occasionally.
• Standing: Able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor daily.
• Walking: Able to walk through office and production areas, including uneven surfaces, daily.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Required PPE includes safety shoes, glasses, hearing protection, respirators/masks, and gloves as needed.

Employment Type: Contract (Agency/Temporary)
Experience Level: Professional