STC Solutions Cabin Design Engineer

Airbus • Mobile, AL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

In this critical role, you will lead our Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) cabin upgrade projects. You will bridge the gap between complex engineering and real-world execution, taking full accountability for cabin architecture, engineering deliverables, and equipment development. If you thrive in a highly dynamic environment and want to see your designs take flight, we want you on our team. 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-Engineering: (Mechanical /Aeronautic/Civil /Electrical Engineering)
• 9+ years of experience within the aviation industry, with a heavy focus on aircraft cabin engineering, development processes, and design/certification paths.
• Authorized to Work in the US.
• Proven expertise in aircraft modifications, upgrades, cabin equipment integration, and advanced configuration management.
• Hands-on experience with CATIA V5.
• A synthetic mindset with the assertiveness and clarity needed to present complex technical data effectively to executive management, partners, and customers.
• High motivation and flexibility to thrive in a demanding environment, paired with the interpersonal skills to build a strong internal network across a diverse, international workforce.
• Airbus aircraft general knowledge
• Knowledge of EASA Part 21 (DOA / POA), Part 145 and CS25 regulations requirements.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems ATA21/35/38/92 and associated installation related to aircraft cabins.
• Delegated signatory for ATA25 within Airbus DOA.
• Good communication, team work, synthetic mindset and assertiveness
• Good coordination and relationship skills to work with team members, customers, partners, and other Airbus departments
• Demonstrates a high level of listening and oral skills by leading discussions on issues, solutions, ideas, and status of work
• Good presentation and communication skills, as well as able to do so effectively to management team
• Requires an in-depth understanding of the complete cabin/cabin systems retrofit process, supporting projects from the initial technical proposal all the way through Return to Service (RTS).
• Involved, negotiation type communication on a regular basis with internal and external parties

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Airbus tools: Airn@V, Tasky, PASS SSI, ICC, Zamiz …
• Delegated signatory for ATA25 within the Airbus Design Organization Approval (DOA).
• Google Suites

Responsibilities

• Drive all engineering activities linked to a cabin modification project from inception to delivery, meticulously monitoring schedule, cost, and risk.
• Partner with Sales to assess technical feasibility, define the scope of work, establish engineering assumptions, and estimate lead times and costs.
• Lead Pre-Modification (Premod) analysis, manage configuration control, determine aircraft impacts, and draft Technical Requirement Specifications (TRS) and Long Lead Time Items (LLTI) lists.
• Supervise 3D/2D pre-studies, 3D model integration, clash analysis, and the production of Cabin Definition/Installation drawings.
• Support Weight & Balance (W&B) calculations, Service Bulletin (SB) redacts, and Ground/Flight Test Plans.
• Act as the primary technical focal point for suppliers during critical milestones (ITCM, PDR, CDR, FPDR, and FAI).
• Provide on-site engineering support during aircraft embodiment and assist airline operators with post-delivery technical queries.
• Ensure all cabin modifications strictly comply with Airbus engineering standards, aviation regulations, and rigorous safety requirements.
• Perform all design and justification activities in accordance with Airbus-approved processes, procedures, and ethical guidelines.
• Commit to delivering engineering packages within agreed-upon budgets and timelines.
• Proactively identify opportunities to simplify engineering workflows, tools, and processes.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned from completed retrofit projects and integrating them back into the global team.
• Other responsibilities and ad-hoc engineering support as assigned (5%)

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”) and 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