Principal Engineering App Developer

Airbus Americas; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary & ESOP

Paid time off & parental leave

Comprehensive health & welfare

Leadership development & training

Job summary

Airbus Americas, Inc. in Wichita, Kansas seeks a Principal Engineering Applications Developer to guide design, development, and implementation of complex software for aviation engineering.

You will set standards, mentor others, and translate requirements into technical strategies across the organization. The role requires a BS in engineering or related fields and at least 13 years' aerospace/manufacturing experience, plus strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical), Computer Science, Data Science, or Mathematics.
• A minimum of 13 years experience in aerospace, government, legal, engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Advanced analytical reporting experience and demonstrable communications and computer skills.
• Authorized to Work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Develops new software and improves existing software based on requirements and requests from customers and colleagues.
• Participates in solution design, requirements gathering, and backlog refinement processes.
• Assist in the design process of new systems and architectures and inform the development of better programming practices and procedures.
• Designs, develops, implements, documents, and tests changes across multiple applications to ensure deliverables are high quality and meets user expectations.
• Applies extensive technical expertise and strong knowledge of other related engineering disciplines (e.g., cloud architecture, data security) to all responsibilities.
• Acts as technical expert to analyze, consult, and recommend application software solutions based on the business needs.
• Develops advanced technological ideas and guides their development into a final product.
• Works individually and with cross functional teams to develop solutions from product requirements, business cases, and development plans.
• Leads technical aspects of major projects successfully, supporting all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Crafts project plans and planning at the program level, setting goals/target specs, and KPIs.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical), Computer Science, Data Science, or Mathematics.

Job description

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Job Description:

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Principal Engineering App Developer to join our Engineering department based in Wichita, Kansas.

You will provide guidance for the design, development, and implementation of highly complex business and engineering applications. This role acts as a technical authority, setting standards and best practices, and mentoring other developers to ensure the creation of robust, scalable, and high-quality software solutions. The Principal Engineering Applications Developer works closely with the management team and stakeholders to translate complex requirements into technical strategies and is responsible for solving the most challenging and ambiguous technical problems within the organization.

Meet the team:

Our Engineers have the privilege of working on complex, highly engineered machines and are involved at all stages of the aircraft life cycle, from product development to manufacturing and direct support to our airline customers. If you're interested in designing, creating, and testing the present and future of Airbus products across the globe, join our mission to connect the world.

Your working environment:

Located on the Wichita State University (WSU) innovation campus is Airbus' first dedicated engineering facility outside of Europe. Our team of 200+ support staff and engineers focus on aerostructure design including analysis of aircraft primary structures, such as wings and fuselages, for all major Airbus products across the globe.

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.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your challenges:

• Develops new software and improves existing software based on requirements and requests from customers and colleagues.
• Participates in solution design, requirements gathering, and backlog refinement processes
• Assist in the design process of new systems and architectures and inform the development of better programming practices and procedures. Designs, implements and documents new platform technologies including best patterns and engineering practices
• Designs, develops, implements, documents, and tests changes across multiple applications to ensure deliverables are high quality and meets user expectations
• Applies extensive technical expertise and strong knowledge of other related engineering disciplines (e.g., cloud architecture, data security) to all responsibilities.
• Acts as technical expert to analyze, consult, and recommend application software solutions based on the business needs
• Develops advanced technological ideas and guides their development into a final product.
• Works individually and with cross functional teams to develop solutions from product requirements, business cases, and development plans
• Leads technical aspects of major projects successfully, supporting all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Crafts project plans and planning at the program level, setting goals/target specs, and KPIs. Owns the quality of execution, iteration speed, quality of the decision-making, and quality of the results (as appropriate) of projects. Leads projects and is responsible for technical leadership within projects. Consistently and successfully delegates work and divides up complex tasks for project teams.
• Exercises discretion and independent judgment in the application of specialized knowledge on work that is predominantly intellectual and for which the output produced or the result accomplished cannot be standardized in relation to a given period of time.
• Determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results.

Your boarding pass:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical), Computer Science, Data Science, or Mathematics.
• A minimum of 13 years experience in aerospace, government, legal, engineering or manufacturing environment
• Advanced analytical reporting experience and demonstrable communications and computer skills
• Authorized to Work in the US.

Physical Requirements:

• Onsite or remote: Onsite 90%
• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
• Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Programme & Project Management

Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment 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. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. 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. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].