STC Electrical Systems Engineer III
Airbus · Mobile, AL · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
About the role
The STC Electrical Systems Engineer is responsible for leading the electrical systems architecture and integration tasks across Airbus' Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) cabin upgrade projects. This role operates under JAR25, CS25, and FAR25 airworthiness requirements, translating customer requests into certified, installable wiring and system configurations.
Responsibilities
- Define complex cabin electrical system architectures (block diagrams), author equipment specifications, and validate all engineering Wiring Diagrams.
- Author and approve technical/substantiation notes, installation instructions, and Service Bulletins (SBs).
- Represent the electrical discipline during multi-functional team meetings and directly report status to the Project Manager.
- Provide real-world engineering support to the working party technicians during the aircraft modification phase.
- Ensure all cabin electrical designs strictly align with applicable aviation regulations and Airbus engineering requirements.
- Manage tasks to ensure all deliverables stay within the agreed project schedule and budget.
- Identify opportunities to streamline, simplify, or automate current engineering procedures, design workflows, and software tools.
- Promote lean ways of working and champion constructive changes within the engineering team.
- Capture and share lessons learned from completed retrofit projects to improve global execution.
- Support the projects from technical proposal to after return into service.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Aeronautical, or Civil Engineering).
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in the aviation industry, with a direct focus on aircraft cabin electrical systems design, development, and certification pathways.
Qualifications
- Strong engineering experience with embedded aircraft electrical systems across key ATA chapters, including: ATA 23 (Communications), ATA 24 (Electrical Power), ATA 25 (Cabin Equipment/Galley/In-Flight Entertainment), ATA 26 (Fire Protection), ATA 33 (Lights), ATA 44 (Cabin Systems).
- Proven hands-on experience developing Safety Analyses, Electrical Load Analyses (ELA), Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) mitigations, and Ground Test Instructions.
- Mastery of standard Aircraft Publications including AMMs, AWMs, and IPCs.
- Familiarity with EASA Part 21 (DOA / POA) and Part 145 regulatory frameworks.
- Prior experience managing technical projects or navigating complex aircraft configuration management.
- A highly collaborative team player with a synthetic mindset (ability to condense complex electrical issues into clean, executable concepts).
- Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to confidently present technical data to executive leadership.
- High motivation and flexibility to shift gears smoothly in a demanding, fast-paced retrofit environment.
Skills
- In-depth understanding of the cabin / cabin systems retrofit process.
- Google Suites proficiency.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary.
- Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”).
- Paid time off including personal time, holidays, and a generous paid parental leave program.
- 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 with potential for incentive compensation.
Schedule
On-site 90%, Remote 10%.