Principal MRB/Liaison Engineer

About the role

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is seeking a MRB / Liaison Engineer to join our Engineering department based in either Wichita, Kansas or Kinston, North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Autonomously assesses unusually complex design deviations or non-conformances for metallic, composite and hybrid structures to align solutions for manufacturing to the aircraft definition.
• Ensure appropriate Airbus methods, processes and procedures are followed.
• Liaise with and support stakeholders such as Stress, Manufacturing, Quality and other Airbus departments as necessary to come up with optimum solutions and ensure Stress requirements are fully integrated.
• Develop and maintain component / aircraft familiarity, to ensure prompt response to build.
• Develop towards and maintain Technical Signature Delegation for concessions for primary and secondary aircraft structures (T200) across multiple suffixes.
• Review design answer and drawing pack to confirm completeness for T300 stage.
• Develop and mentor other Engineers in all types of metallic and/or non-metallic structural repairs.
• Effectively manage workflow for self and teammates.
• Ensuring all tasks and activities are correctly planned, monitored and executed to achieve customer time scales.
• Lead to the successful completion of projects and executes activities to achieve customer requirements.
• Apply extensive technical expertise and have full knowledge of other related disciplines.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical) with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis and mechanics of materials.
• 13 years total experience in design/analysis with airframe structures.
• Position requires in-depth knowledge of technical principles of engineering.
• Applied knowledge of technical documentation, techniques and procedures.
• A strong computer background, including MS Office application experience (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail).
• Authorized to Work in the US

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of all Airbus Structures.

Skills

• Extensive technical expertise.
• Full knowledge of other related disciplines.

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 programmes 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

Onsite 90%

Company

Employment Type: US - Direct Hire

Job Family: Structure Design & Integration

Notice

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Airbus Americas, Inc.

Experience Level: Professional

Remote Type: On-site

Job Posting End Date: 09.05.2026

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