STC Solutions Cabin Design Engineer

Job description

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Job Description

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.

Meet the 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.

Your working environment

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.

How we care for you

Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)

Work/Life Balance

Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

Health & Welfare

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.

Individual Development

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. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly.

Wherever possible, we support flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your challenges

End-to-End Orchestration: Drive all engineering activities linked to a cabin modification project from inception to delivery, meticulously monitoring schedule, cost, and risk.

Offer Phase

Partner with Sales to assess technical feasibility, define the scope of work, establish engineering assumptions, and estimate lead times and costs.

Architecture Phase

Lead Pre-Modification (Premod) analysis, manage configuration control, determine aircraft impacts, and draft Technical Requirement Specifications (TRS) and Long Lead Time Items (LLTI) lists.

Development Phase

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.

Supplier Governance

Act as the primary technical focal point for suppliers during critical milestones (ITCM, PDR, CDR, FPDR, and FAI).

In-Service & Working Party Support

Provide on-site engineering support during aircraft embodiment and assist airline operators with post-delivery technical queries.

Regulatory Adherence

Ensure all cabin modifications strictly comply with Airbus engineering standards, aviation regulations, and rigorous safety requirements.

Process Integrity

Perform all design and justification activities in accordance with Airbus-approved processes, procedures, and ethical guidelines.

Delivery Excellence

Commit to delivering engineering packages within agreed-upon budgets and timelines.

Process Optimization

Proactively identify opportunities to simplify engineering workflows, tools, and processes.

Knowledge Sharing

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%)

Your boarding pass

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.

Communication

A synthetic mindset with the assertiveness and clarity needed to present complex technical data effectively to executive management, partners, and customers.

Global Collaboration

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 Airbus tools

Airn@V, Tasky, PASS SSI, ICC, Zamiz … 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 Google Suites 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 ​ Preferred Experience Delegated signatory for ATA25 within the Airbus Design Organization Approval (DOA). Travel Required 10% Domestic and/or International Physical Requirements Onsite or remote: Minimum 80% onsite and 20% remote.

Vision

Daily able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens; able to read documents, reports, and engineering drawings.

Hearing

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.

Speaking

Daily able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information, and participate in communications.

Daily Equipment Operation

Able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and electronic identification card for building entry).

Carrying

Daily able to carry documents, tools, drawings, and electronic equipment up to 10 lbs.

Sitting/Standing/Walking

Daily 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.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Required

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. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company

Airbus Americas Customer Services, Inc.

Employment Type

US - Direct Hire Experience Level: Professional Remote Type: On-site Job Family: Customer Eng.&Technical Support&Services ------ ------ Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status.

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