Senior Retrofit Solutions Engineer – Avionics Systems Upgrades

Airbus • Mobile, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Retrofit Solutions Lead Engineer is the driving force behind our Avionics Systems Upgrades. In this highly visible role, you will own the end-to-end lifecycle of Service Bulletins (SB) and Kit projects. From crafting the initial Technical Offer (TO) and steering SB production, all the way to physical embodiment on the aircraft, you will serve as the vital link between engineering design, operational teams, and our airline customers. If you have a pioneering spirit, a synthetic mindset, and a passion for leading complex aviation projects globally, we want you on our team. 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. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering (Electrical highly preferred).
• 10+ years of experience leading large, diverse engineering projects in the aviation industry (spanning project management, design, and production).
• Direct experience with the commercial aircraft retrofit process and MRO operations.
• Deep knowledge of Configuration Management, interpreting Bill of Materials, and modification requirements.
• Authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• System Subject Matter Expert: Immerse yourself in avionics upgrade topics to become the go-to technical authority, capable of anticipating customer needs and identifying innovative retrofit solutions.
• Engineering Mentorship: Leverage your deep working knowledge of system design to guide and answer technical queries from Retrofit Solutions Engineers (RSE) and SB authors during the preparation phase.
• Technical Authority: Actively develop your knowledge of SB Technical Approvals to successfully obtain and execute Design Organization Approval (DOS) delegations.
• End-to-End Execution: Lead the complete SB project lifecycle. Manage planning, secure internal/industrial capacity, and commit to contractual delivery dates that feed our commercial and accounting units.
• Technical Assessment: Perform rigorous technical assessments prior to SB launch (including SEKOM for standard SBs) and execute Technical Offers (TO), Rough Order of Magnitudes (ROMs), and cost assessments.
• Matrix Leadership: While this is an individual contributor role, you will act as a pivotal leader, coordinating operational teams to guarantee project quality and on-time delivery.

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
• 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”)
• other supplemental benefit coverages
• Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University
• unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path
• opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes
• national and international mobility

What This Job Offers

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