Cabin Engineer I - Contract

Airbus • Mobile, AL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cabin Design Engineer I supports the development, customization, and ongoing evolution of aircraft cabin systems for airline customers. Working under general direction at an entry-level to intermediate professional level, this role performs routine engineering design, analysis, and data integration from conceptual development through final product installation.

The engineer contributes to engineering solutions for complex problems, provides technical oversight of cabin suppliers, and ensures cabin equipment design data and qualification materials support certification. The role is based at Airbus’s Engineering Center in Mobile, Alabama, which supports cabin design and development, aftermarket upgrades, reconfigurations, and services for Airbus commercial aircraft worldwide. The position requires at least 80% onsite work and allows up to 20% remote work. Travel is required 5% domestically and/or internationally.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 0 to 3 years of total experience in aerospace systems or electrical installation projects.
• Strong proficiency using Google G Suite.
• Willingness to learn and a proactive approach to working with teams.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to write reports, specifications, work statements, requirements, and other technical documents.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Basic knowledge of regulatory requirements related to aircraft design, certification, and maintenance.
• Ability to create and deliver technical documents and presentations without guidance.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience with Airbus cabin and cargo engineering.
• French, German, or Spanish language skills.
• Internship in aerospace engineering.
• Knowledge of CATIA V5.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine to moderately complex design solution development and provide technical input to engineering project teams.
• Provide real-time engineering support to engineering processes and suggest modifications related to aircraft cabin and component design and development.
• Support qualification of cabin and cargo design solutions and oversee suppliers to ensure compliance with engineering principles, regulatory standards, and customer requirements.
• Review, evaluate, and obtain supplier engineering compliance documents to support technical and airworthiness approval.
• Ensure designs can be certified and that required test and certification data is produced.
• Communicate between suppliers and the CoC Cabin/Cargo team, and liaise with internal, external, and international departments.
• Independently drive suppliers to deliver high-quality engineering documents on time.
• Explore and use Google Gemini tools to improve research, drafting, and problem-solving workflows.
• Provide other engineering support and perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level