A320 MRB Liaison Engineer: Structural Solutions Lead

Airbus; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Americas, Inc. in Mobile, AL is seeking an Airframe MRB/Liaison Engineer to join the Engineering team.

The A320 Family MAP Structures Design Engineer role focuses on developing, justifying, and engineering approval of design solutions for airframe non-conformities, working across shop floor interfaces between local manufacturing and design offices. You will collaborate with the FAL, flight line, and delivery center to keep production moving while upholding airworthiness.

Qualifications

• BS in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent).
• 6+ years of progressive experience in aircraft structure design engineering support.
• Airframe Structures Expertise: knowledge of primary/secondary structures design, repair design principles, and structural data assessments.
• Airbus Frameworks & Procedures: understanding of internal Airbus design principles, procedures, processes, and tools.
• Technical Documentation: proficiency with standard Airbus manuals (SRM, AMM, IPC).
• Configuration & Change Management: knowledge of Airbus configuration management rules and change processes.
• Non-Conformity Toolsets: experience with shop-floor and flight line non-conformities, concessions, and DQNs.
• Eligible for employment in the US.
• Willing to travel up to 10% domestically and overseas within Airbus network.

Responsibilities

• Author, validate, and authorize technical solutions, repair drawings, rework instructions, and design datasets within primary and secondary structures.
• Ensure compliance with Aircraft Safety, Airbus Design Principles, and continuous Airworthiness requirements across all engineering files.
• Create and approve temporary definitions (special instructions) for testing in line with design and airworthiness requirements.
• Release standard repair instructions while coordinating major reworks with global engineering departments.
• Act as a critical interface between Chief Engineering/Design Offices and local Manufacturing and Quality Assurance.
• Review complex design data, prepare materials for briefings, and provide informed input.
• Validate and authorize technical design solutions and repairs for deviations found during assembly or testing, maintaining SLA adherence.
• Represent the A320 Family Chief Engineering office and coordinate with overseas teams to resolve complex structural issues.
• Provide on-site structural engineering support through the manufacturing process and assist in customer acceptance negotiations.
• Initiate and monitor permanent modification drawings, updates, and design notes to address recurring defects and improve performance.
• Align local solutions with Airbus global engineering standards.
• Participate in cross-border technical blocks to resolve anomalies and build consensus.
• Share expertise and mentor teammates within the structural design perimeter.
• Explain repair configurations to internal/external customers, suppliers, and the flight test department.

Skills

Aerospace Eng

Airframe Structures

Technical Documentation

Change Management

Non-Conformity Tools

US Employment Eligibility

Travel 10%

Education

BS in Aerospace/Mechanical/EE/Systems

Job description

Airbus Americas, Inc. in Mobile, AL is seeking an Airframe MRB/Liaison Engineer to join the Engineering team.

The A320 Family MAP Structures Design Engineer role focuses on developing, justifying, and engineering approval of design solutions for airframe non-conformities, working across shop floor interfaces between local manufacturing and design offices. You will collaborate with the FAL, flight line, and delivery center to keep production moving while upholding airworthiness.