Lead Data & Analytics - AI & Advanced Analytics

Airbus Americas; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Profit sharing

ESOP

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Leadership University

Mobility programs

Job summary

Airbus Americas is seeking a Lead Data & Analytics / AI Developer to join the AI and Advanced Analytics team within North America Information Management (IM).

You will lead data engineering efforts and Palantir Skywise integration to optimize operational decision-making, assembly line efficiency, and productivity across North American divisions. Location options include Mobile, AL; Grand Prairie, TX; Herndon, VA; or Atlanta, GA.

Qualifications

• Involves data engineering and AI development for enterprise data architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead data engineering initiatives and AI development for Airbus North America IM.
• Oversee Palantir Skywise integration to optimize operational decision-making and manufacturing productivity.

Skills

Data engineering

AI development

Palantir Skywise

Tools

Palantir Skywise

Job description

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Job Description:

Airbus North America Information Management (IM) is looking for a Lead Data & Analytics / AI Developer to join our AI and Advanced Analytics team.

You will be part of a team developing cutting-edge AI, machine learning, and enterprise data architecture. As part of the AI and Advanced Analytics team, you will be involved in leading data engineering and Palantir Skywise integration aiming at optimizing operational decision-making, assembly line efficiency, and productivity across North American business divisions.

Meet the Team

Reporting directly to the Head of AI and Advanced Analytics, you will join a high-impact regional team that serves as the digital backbone for Airbus Americas. We bridge technical execution, data architecture, and practical AI application development. Our team collaborates directly with shop-floor managers, digital specialists, and executive leadership across commercial aviation and helicopter divisions to transform complex physical assembly, supply chain, and manufacturing challenges into scalable technical assets.

Your Working Environment

This role can be based in Mobile, Alabama; Grand Prairie, Texas; Herndon, Virginia or Atlanta, GA.

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.

Your Challenges

1. Data &