Retrofit Solutions Engineer I

Airbus • Mobile, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Airbus Cabin Upgrade Engineering team, you will apply advanced aerospace engineering principles, practices, and standards to deliver high-quality cabin retrofit solutions. In this role, you will manage all technical and project aspects of assigned aircraft modifications—from defining global architectures and engineering drawings to managing international stakeholders, subcontractors, and certification plans. Additionally, you will provide critical on-site liaison support to customer and MRO facilities during modification embodiment.

The Cabin Engineer will work in the F2F Department developing solutions to a variety of simple to complex engineering problems requiring judgment and ingenuity. This role is a key driver for modernizing our processes by applying digitalization and automation techniques to improve efficiency, quality, and data-driven decision-making. The cabin engineer works with internal customers and the manufacturer for the coordination of the 2D/3D Design.

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. If you’re interested in designing, creating, and testing the present and future of Airbus products across the globe, join our mission to connect the world.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 0 - 3 years of engineering experience; OR Master’s Degree in a related engineering discipline with a 0 - 1 years of engineering experience.
• Proven ability to create, review, and modify complex structural or cabin designs using industry-standard CAD tools (e.g., CATIA V5 or similar).
• Direct exposure to project or program engineering methodologies, with a track record of driving technical milestones on schedule.
• Authorized to Work in the US
• Ability to build and maintain an internal network with colleagues globally
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical aircraft topics
• Excellent communication, coordination, and organization skills
• Proven ability to proactively build and maintain a strong internal network with engineering and program colleagues across Airbus sites globally (e.g., Toulouse, Hamburg, Mobile).
• High analytical agility with the ability to quickly interpret and synthesize an extensive variety of complex, technical aircraft topics and translate them into clear action plans.
• Excellent coordination and organizational skills, with a demonstrated capability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
• A dedicated team player with excellent coordination and relationship-building skills, capable of working harmoniously across diverse, cross-functional teams including customers, external partners, airworthiness authorities, and international Airbus departments.
• Demonstrates a high level of listening and oral communication skills; confidently leads discussions regarding complex engineering issues, potential solutions, innovative ideas, and work statuses.
• Possesses a strong synthetic mindset—able to distill complex data into clear, actionable summaries—combined with the healthy assertiveness required to drive project success and uphold engineering standards.
• Strong presentation skills, with the demonstrated ability to effectively, clearly, and concisely present technical information and project risks to the management team.
• Proficient in Google Workspace / Google Suite products for project collaboration, data analysis, and documentation.
• General knowledge of the Service Bulletin (SB) production process, including the lifecycle of authoring, reviewing, and releasing aircraft modification instructions.
• Advanced ability to accurately read, interpret, and cross-reference Service Bulletins (SBs), complex Bills of Materials (BOM), and customer-specific modification requirements to ensure flawless execution.
• In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies to accurately identify downstream impacts on diverse stakeholders, enabling optimal, data-driven decisions for project success.
• Ability to synthesize and utilize information from various disparate sources to anticipate bottlenecks and develop innovative approaches to mitigate technical and schedule risks.
• Daily able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens; able to read documents, reports, and engineering drawings.
• Daily able 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 able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information, and participate in communications.
• Able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and electronic identification card for building entry).
• Able to carry documents, tools, drawings, and electronic equipment up to 10 lbs.
• Able to sit for long periods of time in meetings or working on a computer ; stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor ; and walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
• Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site. Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits; appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Nice To Haves

• Airline / MRO experience desired
• Aircraft Cabin related experience.
• Python or other programming language experience.
• Familiarity with FAA or EASA regulations with regards to parts procurement, documentation and traceability
• Familiarity with aircraft modification and MRO operations
• Experienced in the use of industry standard illustrated Parts Catalogs, ATA Technical Manuals
• Strong familiarity with FAA and/or EASA regulations, specifically concerning parts procurement, certification documentation, and strict product traceability.
• Practical familiarity with aircraft modification environments, Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations, and the realities of working on a live hangar floor.
• Highly experienced in navigating and interpreting industry-standard Illustrated Parts Catalogs (IPC) and ATA Technical Manuals (e.g., AMM, SRM, CMM) to support design and kit definition.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive cabin retrofit solutions ranging from global architecture definition to detailed technical design.
• Create robust retrofit engineering drawings with a continuous focus on lead-time optimization, quality, and cost-efficiency.
• Determine and specify the complete kit requirements needed to support the physical retrofit design.
• Develop aircraft modifications in strict alignment with the established project plan.
• Author, develop, and manage program enablers, securing their timely and high-quality delivery.
• Coordinate and manage all project stakeholders to ensure seamless, on-time engineering project delivery.
• Manage external subcontractors, closely monitoring performance, cost, and delivery schedules.
• Serve as a strong technical liaison between internal teams and international Airbus departments.
• Develop the aircraft certification plan tailored to specific cabin modification scopes.
• Support the formal aircraft certification process in compliance with aviation authority requirements as required.
• Provide direct technical support to on-site modification teams, including active deployment to customer airlines or MRO facilities.
• Responsively answer and resolve technical queries during and after the delivery of work instructions and retrofit kits.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
• Paid time off
• Personal time
• Holidays
• 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.
• 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.
• Flexible working arrangements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level