Airbus Hiring for Retrofit Solutions Engineer at Wichita, KS Full Time

Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry. We are a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We aim for a better-connected, safer and more prosperous world.

A commercial aircraft manufacturer, with Space and Defense as well as Helicopters Divisions, Airbus is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader.

Airbus has built on its strong European heritage to become truly international – with roughly 180 locations and 12,000 direct suppliers globally. The company has aircraft and helicopter final assembly lines across Asia, Europe and the Americas, and has achieved more than a sixfold order book increase since 2000.

Relocation is possible for any candidates not currently located in the Wichita, KS metro area

Position Summary:

An Airbus Retrofit Solutions Engineer (RSE) functions as a cabin architect for the modification of large transport category aircraft. This position will require the candidate to apply their knowledge of aircraft cabin design, and associated cabin interfaces, to the development of engineering solutions for customer aircraft. The RSE, will function as part of the global team providing internal engineering leadership and external liaison with similar engineering functions. *This position will be located in either Mobile, Alabama or Atlanta, Georgia.

Primary Responsibilities:

Project Management

Provide strong liaison with other engineering and non-engineering departments both internally, externally and internationally.

Responsible for defining aircraft cabin modifications per project plan.

Anticipate risks and opportunities associated with the aircraft modification requirements and recommend mitigations as necessary.

Manage an existing base of engineering subcontractors to time and cost targets.

Mentor less experienced team members

Engineering

Translate Airline Customer requirements into an estimate of time and cost (non-recurring engineering) in support of the Company bid process.

Apply aircraft cabin architecture knowledge to the development of cabin retrofit solutions. Evaluate customer requirements as compared to existing production cabin engineering solutions.

Lead the development of the engineering solution of Customer Requirement to Service Bulletin production.

Liaise with the Airline Customer to develop the engineering solution; manage the engineering aspects of the customer relationship.

Develop the Bill of Material and modification kit requirements needed to support the retrofit design.

Certification

Develop the aircraft certification plan.

Monitor the development of certification data..

Aircraft Modification Support

Support onsite modification team as required including direct onsite support at customer or MRO facility.

Answer/resolve queries regarding work instruction and kit delivery.

Experience / Skills / Training:

Minimum of 6 to 13+ years in aerospace engineering and/or aircraft cabin modification experience.

Strong project or program engineering experience.

Ability to provide technical leadership in a complex, global organization.

Ability to write reports, technical memorandums, interface agreements, work statements and requirements documents using technical English.

Ability to effectively present information to internal and external customers.

Experience with Python or other programming language preferred

Education:

BS degree in engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Communication Skills:

Must understand, read and write proficiently in the English language to read and understand appropriate manuals, schematics, and technical information to adequately perform duties.

Travel Required:

<20% Domestic and International

Eligibility:

Authorized to Work in the US

Nature of Contacts:

Communication on a regular basis with both internal and external parties.

Physical Requirements:

Candidate should be able to work for extended periods using computers and in an office environment

Equal Opportunity:

Airbus is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Airbus is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

As a leader in our field, Airbus provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person