MAP Design Engineer III A220

Airbus; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus U.S. Manufacturing in Mobile, AL seeks an Airframe Design Engineer to join Engineering. The role delivers design solutions for metallic and composite airframe structures, addressing non-conformities and coordinating between shop floor and design offices.

After training, 2nd shift; occasional travel up to 10% domestically and internationally. Requires a BS in a relevant engineering field and 6+ years in airframe design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent)
• 6+ years of progressive experience in aircraft structure (airframe) design engineering
• Demonstrated knowledge of engine, fuel, pneumatic, hydraulic, cabin systems, and metallic/composite structures

Responsibilities

• Responsible for creation/approval of technical solutions including justification reports for repairs/reworks
• Analyzes reported malfunctions of aircraft systems/structures and conducts trouble-shooting
• Represents design offices and interfaces with manufacturing
• Supports the FAL US from delivery of aircraft sections to ferry flight
• Creates, validates and monitors corrective actions and modifications
• Identifies and reports defects and ensures documentation

Skills

Airframe design

Aircraft structures

Systems engineering

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at [e-mail] Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English) Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminación (Spanish) Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for an Airframe Design Engineer to join our Engineering department based in Mobile, AL. The A220 Family MAP Structures Design Engineer is a highly technical, operational role responsible for the development, justification, and engineering approval of design solutions related to aircraft primary and secondary structure non-conformities. Operating directly within the fast-paced environment of the Final Assembly Line (FAL), flight line, and delivery center, the jobholder acts as a critical functional interface on the shop floor between local manufacturing operations and the transnational Airbus Design Offices and Chief Engineering networks. The core mission of this role is to deliver immediate, high-quality, and structurally sound engineering design solutions to keep production moving without compromising aircraft safety or continued airworthiness. The scope of accountability covers metallic and composite airframe structures across all relevant ATA chapters, ensuring that shop floor deviations, damages, and concessions are permanently resolved or mitigated according to strict design principles. ***This position will be on 2nd shift upon completion of training.***

Meet the team

Our Engineers at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facility take our aircraft from concept to customer delivery – working with production teams on every aspect of assembly from managing technical information, quality control, maintenance tasks and health & safety – along flowlines and flightlines. Join our team and watch our aircraft come to life.

Your working environment

Nearby on ‘Airbus Way’ you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus’ strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

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 programs 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

• Responsible for creation/ approval / authorization (release) of technical solutions including justification reports for repairs / reworks and troubleshooting instructions and the identification, explanation, resolution and documentation of anomalies which will be delivered with the aircraft to the design office and the authorities (EASA, FAA or Transport Canada TC).
• Involved in all aircraft systems and structure (metallic/composite)Analyzes all reported malfunctions of aircraft systems/structures and launches trouble-shooting activities.Represents all design offices, subcontractors and risk-sharing partners.Represents the Single Aisle Chief Engineer/Design Office and acts as interface between the design organization and the manufacturing organization. Creates, checks, approves & releases covering technical design solutions.
• Supports the FAL US from the delivery of A/C sections, via FAL process, flight line activities and up to the ferry flight in all Aircraft related items including the presentation in front of the customer, if needed.
• Responsible for the creation, validation, approval and monitoring of corrective actions (launch of new modifications, drawing updates, design query notes, improvements and avoidance of recurrent issues).
• Responsible for the creation of temporary aircraft definitions (special instructions) in line with airworthiness requirements.
• Identifies and reports on defects and deficiencies in work done by others.
• Prepares progress reports.
• Recommends changes in plans and specifications to suit special conditions.
• Develops innovative engineering techniques.

Your boarding pass

• Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering (or an equivalent combination of education and experience) or 10 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in aircraft structure (airframe) design engineering
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in implementing and using indication, alert and recording systems.
• Advanced knowledge of engine, fuel, pneumatic, APU, hydraulic, cabin systems, advanced metallic/composite aerospace structure.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of configuration management rules.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and solving problems.
• Ability to function on the basis of self-motivation and self-direction.
• Demonstrated willingness to work across traditional boundaries.
• Knowledge of internal processes and procedures.
• Able to use manuals ( Aircraft Wiring list, Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Illustrated Parts Catalog) for research and verification.
• Non-conformities (NC's) are written by the production/quality departments or Flight Test Engineers, if they detect any deviations/damages during the assembly process, inspection or production flights. support
• Eligible for employment in the US.
• Willing to travel up to 10% of the time overseas and domestically within the Airbus international network, supplier and customer sites.

Company

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level

Professional

Remote Type

On-site

Job Family

Structure Design & Integration

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