Cabin Retrofit Solutions Engineer III

Role overview

Project and engineering challenges

• Define project objectives, deliverables, timelines, and aircraft modification plans.
• Manage program enablers, dependencies, risks, subcontractors, costs, and schedules.
• Translate technical aircraft information into business-friendly project updates.
• Develop cabin retrofit solutions from architecture definition through detailed design.
• Create and review engineering drawings and define required modification parts kits.
• Support certification planning, airworthiness compliance, and technical query resolution.
• Provide direct technical support to airline customers and MRO teams during onsite embodiment.

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aeronautic, civil, or electrical engineering with at least 6 years of engineering experience, or a master’s degree with at least 4 years of engineering experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Direct exposure to project or program engineering methodologies.
• Airline, MRO, hangar, and aircraft-cabin modification experience is preferred.

Technical skills

• Create, interpret, and review designs using industry-standard CAD tools such as CATIA.
• Read and cross-reference Service Bulletins, Bills of Materials, and customer modification requirements.
• Understand aircraft certification planning and regulatory support for airworthiness compliance.
• Use Google Workspace or Google Suite for documentation and project tracking.
• Python or another programming language is preferred.

Technical publications and regulations

• Experience with Illustrated Parts Catalogs and ATA technical manuals such as AMM and SRM is preferred.
• Familiarity with FAA or EASA regulations for aircraft parts procurement, technical documentation, and product traceability is preferred.

Communication and collaboration

• Build and maintain an internal network with colleagues across global Airbus sites.
• Collaborate with airline clients, external partners, airworthiness authorities, and cross-functional Airbus organizations.
• Present project status, risks, and strategies clearly to management in technical English.
• Use analytical judgment and information from varied sources to develop risk-mitigation approaches.

Work environment

• The source specifies onsite work at 100%.
• The role may require deployment to customer airlines or MRO facilities during modification embodiment.
• Physical requirements include operating office and production equipment and carrying documents, tools, drawings, or electronic equipment up to 30 pounds.

Employer-provided benefits

• The source describes incentive compensation, retirement savings, employee stock ownership participation, paid time off, parental leave, health coverage, and development opportunities.