Senior Cabin Retrofit Engineer - Aircraft Modernization

Airbus Americas; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary plus incentives

Retirement savings plan and ESOP

Health and life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Airbus Americas, Inc. in Mobile, AL is seeking an experienced Cabin Upgrade Engineer to join the on-site team. You will apply advanced aerospace engineering and project management to deliver high‑quality cabin retrofit solutions for commercialization and after‑sales.

Responsibilities include architecting retrofit concepts, coordinating global stakeholders, and developing certification plans aligned with FAA/EASA requirements. Strong CAD skills (CATIA V5) and a proven track record are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering with 9+ years of experience, or Master’s with 7+ years.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (CATIA V5).
• Experience delivering milestones on time in airline/MRO contexts.
• Experience with FAA/EASA regulations for parts procurement and documentation.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design cabin retrofit solutions from global architecture to detailed drawings.
• Create robust retrofit drawings and documentation focusing on lead time, quality, and cost.
• Define kit requirements to support retrofit design.
• Develop aircraft modifications in line with project plans.
• Author and manage program enablers for timely delivery.
• Coordinate stakeholders for on-time engineering delivery.
• Manage external subcontractors for performance, cost and schedules.
• Serve as liaison between internal teams and Airbus departments.
• Develop certification plans for cabin modification scopes.
• Support certification processes per aviation authority requirements.
• Provide on-site technical support to modification teams.
• Respond to technical queries during and after delivering work instructions.

Skills

CATIA V5

Project engineering

Communication skills

Python

FAA/EASA regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

Airbus Americas, Inc. in Mobile, AL is seeking an experienced Cabin Upgrade Engineer to join the on-site team. You will apply advanced aerospace engineering and project management to deliver high‑quality cabin retrofit solutions for commercialization and after‑sales.

Responsibilities include architecting retrofit concepts, coordinating global stakeholders, and developing certification plans aligned with FAA/EASA requirements. Strong CAD skills (CATIA V5) and a proven track record are essential.