Cabin Retrofit Solutions Engineer III

Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

About the role

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. You will define project scopes, manage subcontractors, mitigate risks, and translate highly technical aircraft modification data into actionable business and execution plans—ensuring all cabin retrofit solutions and Service Bulletins are delivered on time, within budget, and to customer expectations.

Our Engineers have the privilege of working 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.

Your working environment

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.

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 employability, certifications, career path, and accelerated development programs, as well as national and international mobility

At Airbus, we support flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking where possible.

Responsibilities

• Project Architecture: Define clear project objectives, deliverables, and timelines. Translate high-level business requirements into actionable, structured aircraft modification plans
• Program Enablers: Develop, track, and manage program enablers to ensure timely and high-quality milestones
• Risk & Dependency Management: Proactively identify technical roadblocks (such as late customer requests or technical scope changes) and develop robust contingency plans to keep delivery schedules on track
• 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, conveying complex updates in business-friendly terms
• Technical Translation: Apply a deep understanding of the aircraft modification lifecycle, including the technical nuances of Service Bulletin (SB) 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 ranging from global architecture definition to detailed technical design
• Engineering Drawings: Oversee and create retrofit engineering drawings with a strict 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 as required to achieve airworthiness compliance
• Hangar Support: Provide direct technical support to on-site modification teams, including active 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
• Perform other operational and engineering duties as assigned to support the business

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aeronautic, Civil, or Electrical Engineering) with a minimum of 6 years of engineering experience; OR Master’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years of engineering experience
• Authorized to work in the US
• 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, including the ability to read, interpret, and cross-reference SBs, Bills of Materials (BOM), and customer modification requirements
• Highly proficient in Google Workspace / Google Suite products for documentation and project tracking
• In-depth knowledge of project management to identify impact on stakeholders and make optimal decisions for the project
• Ability to pull data from various sources to develop new approaches to mitigate risks

Preferred Qualifications

• Airline / MRO experience
• Aircraft Cabin related experience
• Python or other programming language experience
• Practical airline, hangar, or MRO environment experience
• Professional Project Management Certification (PMP)
• Basic programming or coding experience
• Experience with Technical Publications (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

Skills

• Exceptional analytical agility with the ability to interpret complex technical aircraft topics
• Ability to build and maintain an internal network with colleagues globally
• Strong team player with relationship-building skills to align colleagues, airline clients, external partners, and airworthiness authorities
• Synthetic mindset to distill complex data into clear summaries, balanced with professional assertiveness
• High-level listening and oral skills when leading discussions on technical issues and solutions
• Flawless written and verbal communication in technical English, with the ability to confidently present clear project status, risks, and strategies directly to management

Scope of Work

• Provide end-to-end engineering and project solutions on cabin modifications to directly support the Service Bulletin production lifecycle
• Collaborate cross-functionally across various organizations within Airbus Customer Services and global Line-Fit production organizations
• Interface directly with airline customers throughout project lifecycles to masterfully understand, manage, and meet customer expectations
• Involved in negotiation-type communication on a regular basis with internal and external parties

Physical Requirements

• Onsite: 100%
• Vision: Able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment, documents, reports, and engineering drawings (Daily)
• Hearing: Able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone, and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms (Daily)
• Speaking: Able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information, and participate in communications (Daily)
• Equipment Operation: Able to operate personal computers, telephones, copiers, fax machines, and related office equipment, as well as some production tools such as hydraulic lifts (Daily)
• Carrying: Able to carry documents, tools, drawings, and electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs (Daily)
• Lifting: Able to lift documents, tools, drawings, and electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs (Daily)
• Pushing / Pulling: Able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools (Daily)
• Sitting: Able to sit for long periods in meetings or while working on a computer (Daily)
• Squatting / Kneeling: Able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving (Daily)
• Standing: Able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor (Daily)
• Travel: Able to travel independently and at short notice (Rarely)
• Walking: Able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces (Daily)

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required: Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site.