A320 Aircraft Design Support Engineer (MAP)

Airbus Americas; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit sharing

Retirement plan

ESOP eligibility

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Leadership development

Job summary

Airbus Americas, Inc. in Mobile, AL is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to support A320 family aircraft design, addressing primary and secondary structures and coordinating between shop floor operations and Airbus Design Offices.

The role requires 3+ years in aircraft structure design support, strong knowledge of airframe structures, adherence to Airbus Design Principles, and international collaboration. On-site work with travel up to 10% domestically and abroad is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of progressive experience in aircraft structure (airframe) design engineering support.
• Airframe Structures expertise: knowledge of primary and secondary structures design, repair design principles, and structural data assessments.
• Understanding of Airbus Design Principles, internal procedures, processes, and tools.
• Technical documentation experience with manuals such as SRM, AMM, and IPC.
• Configuration and change management knowledge: rules, change request process, and product structure tracking.
• Proficiency with non-conformity tools: tracking shop-floor and flight line non-conformities, concessions, and DQNs.
• Eligibility to work in the US.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically and overseas.

Responsibilities

• Author, validate, and authorize technical solutions, repair drawings, rework instructions, and design datasets within primary and secondary structural perimeters.
• Ensure compliance with Aircraft Safety and Airbus Design Principles across all released engineering files.
• Create, approve, and authorize temporary aircraft definitions (special instructions) for testing within design and airworthiness requirements.
• Release standard structural repair instructions and coordinate major reworks with global Airbus engineering departments.
• Act as the interface on the shop floor between Chief Engineering/Design Offices and local Manufacturing and Quality Assurance.
• Review and interpret complex design data; prepare materials for technical briefings and provide input to the team.
• Formulate, validate, and authorize technical design solutions and structure repair drawings for deviations found during assembly, outfit inspection, or production flights; adhere to site SLAs.
• Represent the A320 Family Chief Engineering office and coordinate with overseas engineering and center-of-competency departments to resolve non-standard structural problems.
• Provide on-site structures engineering support through the manufacturing process and assist in customer acceptance negotiations with clear technical explanations.
• Launch and monitor engineering design improvements, permanent modification drawings, drawing updates, and Design Query Notes to address recurring defects and improve performance.
• Collaborate with Airbus Americas and European Engineering to align local solutions with global design standards.
• Participate in international technical collaboration and knowledge sharing; mentor team members within the structural design perimeter.
• Deliver technical explanations to internal/external customers, suppliers, and the flight test department.

Skills

Airframe structures knowledge

Shop-floor interface

Non-conformity tracking

Technical documentation

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering or related

Job description

Overview

Airbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at [e-mail]. This role is based in Mobile, AL and focuses on Aircraft Design Support for the A320 Family, supporting primary and secondary structure non-conformities and coordinating between shop floor operations and Airbus Design Offices.

The core mission is to deliver immediate, high-quality, and structurally sound engineering design solutions to keep production moving while ensuring aircraft safety and continued airworthiness. The scope covers metallic and composite airframe structures across relevant ATA chapters, resolving shop floor deviations, damages, and concessions per design principles.

Responsibilities

• Author, validate, and authorize technical solutions, repair drawings, rework instructions, and design datasets within primary and secondary structural perimeters.
• Ensure compliance with Aircraft Safety and Airbus Design Principles across all released engineering files.
• Create, approve, and authorize temporary aircraft definitions (special instructions) for testing within design and airworthiness requirements.
• Release standard structural repair instructions and coordinate major reworks with global Airbus engineering departments.
• Act as the interface on the shop floor between Chief Engineering/Design Offices and local Manufacturing and Quality Assurance.
• Review and interpret complex design data; prepare materials for technical briefings and provide input to the team.
• Formulate, validate, and authorize technical design solutions and structure repair drawings for deviations found during assembly, outfit inspection, or production flights; adhere to site SLAs.
• Represent the A320 Family Chief Engineering office and coordinate with overseas engineering and center-of-competency departments to resolve non-standard structural problems.
• Provide on-site structures engineering support through the manufacturing process and assist in customer acceptance negotiations with clear technical explanations.
• Launch and monitor engineering design improvements, permanent modification drawings, drawing updates, and Design Query Notes to address recurring defects and improve performance.
• Collaborate with Airbus Americas and European Engineering to align local solutions with global design standards.
• Participate in international technical collaboration and knowledge sharing; mentor team members within the structural design perimeter.
• Deliver technical explanations to internal/external customers, suppliers, and the flight test department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of progressive experience in aircraft structure (airframe) design engineering support.
• Airframe Structures expertise: knowledge of primary and secondary structures design, repair design principles, and structural data assessments.
• Understanding of Airbus Design Principles, internal procedures, processes, and tools.
• Technical documentation experience with manuals such as SRM, AMM, and IPC.
• Configuration and change management knowledge: rules, change request process, and product structure tracking.
• Proficiency with non-conformity tools: tracking shop-floor and flight line non-conformities, concessions, and DQNs.
• Eligibility to work in the US.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically and overseas.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation (may include profit sharing), retirement savings plan, and ESOP eligibility.
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Health & Welfare: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, EAP, and other coverages.
• Individual Development: Access to Leadership University and extensive e-learning for career development and mobility.

We support flexible working arrangements where possible to stimulate innovative thinking.

Additional Information

• Company: Airbus Americas, Inc.
• Employment Type: US - Direct Hire
• Experience Level: Professional
• Remote Type: On-site
• Job Family: Qualification & Operability

Airbus provides equal employment opportunities 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. Airbus is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to revise job duties as needed. This position description does not constitute a contract of employment. By submitting your CV or application you consent to Airbus using and storing information for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment.

Airbus is committed to workforce diversity and an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of background. We will never ask for monetary exchange during recruitment; report any impersonation to [e-mail].