Senior Retrofit Solutions Engineer - Avionics Systems Upgrades

Airbus; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Parental leave

Comprehensive health insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Airbus Americas Customer Services, Inc. in Mobile, Alabama is seeking a Retrofit Solutions Lead Engineer to own the end-to-end lifecycle of SBs and kit projects, from drafting the initial Technical Offer to implementing the solution on the aircraft.

You will bridge engineering design, operational teams, and airline customers. The role requires leadership across the SB process, DOS delegations, and cost/ROM assessments, with travel willingness and onsite work.

Qualifications

• System Subject Matter Expert: become the go-to technical authority on avionics upgrades.
• Engineering Mentorship: guide SB authors and engineers during preparation phases.
• Technical Authority: develop knowledge of SB Technical Approvals and DOS delegations.
• End-to-End Execution: lead SB project lifecycle from planning to delivery.
• Technical Assessment: perform rigorous assessments prior to SB launch and TOs.

Responsibilities

• Lead SB project lifecycle from planning to delivery.
• Coordinate internal/industrial capacity and ensure contractual delivery dates.
• Develop SB Technical Offers (TO) and ROMs and conduct cost assessments.
• Guide Retrofit Solutions Engineers during the preparation phase.
• Act as liaison between engineering design, operations, and airline customers.
• Mentor teams to ensure project quality and on-time delivery.

Skills

System SME

Engineering Mentorship

Technical Authority

End-to-End Execution

Technical Assessment

Matrix Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

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Retrofit Solutions Lead Engineer

The Retrofit Solutions Lead Engineer is the driving force behind our Avionics Systems Upgrades. In this highly visible role, you will own the end‑to‑end lifecycle of Service Bulletins (SB) and Kit projects— from drafting the initial Technical Offer (TO) and steering SB production, to physically embodying the solution on the aircraft. You will serve as the vital link between engineering design, operational teams, and our airline customers.

Your Working Environment

The Engineering Center in Mobile, Alabama houses hundreds of Airbus engineers who assist in the design and development of Airbus commercial aircraft cabins, including aftermarket upgrades, reconfigurations and services of all product types across the globe.

Your Challenges

• System Subject Matter Expert: Immerse yourself in avionics upgrade topics to become the go‑to technical authority, anticipating customer needs and identifying innovative retrofit solutions.
• Engineering Mentorship: Leverage your deep knowledge of system design to guide and answer technical queries from Retrofit Solutions Engineers (RSE) and SB authors during the preparation phase.
• Technical Authority: Actively develop your knowledge of SB Technical Approvals to successfully obtain and execute Design Organization Approval (DOS) delegations.
• End‑to‑End Execution: Lead the complete SB project lifecycle—manage planning, secure internal/industrial capacity, and commit to contractual delivery dates that feed our commercial and accounting units.
• Technical Assessment: Perform rigorous technical assessments prior to SB launch (including SEKOM for standard SBs) and execute Technical Offers (TO), Rough Order of Magnitudes (ROMs), and cost assessments.
• Matrix Leadership: While this is an individual contributor role, you will act as a pivotal leader, coordinating operational teams to guarantee project quality and on‑time delivery.

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, unlimited access to 10,000+ e‑learning courses focusing on employability, certifications, career path, and the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

Your Boarding Pass

• Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering (Electrical highly preferred).
• 10+ years of experience leading large, diverse engineering projects in the aviation industry (spanning project management, design, and production).
• Direct experience with the commercial aircraft retrofit process and MRO operations.
• Deep knowledge of Configuration Management, interpreting Bill of Materials, and modification requirements.
• Authorized to work in the US.

Physical Requirements

• Onsite or remote: Onsite 100%
• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment, 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: 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: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
• Personal Protective Equipment: Required PPE includes safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators/masks, and/or protective gloves as required by site and/or customer site.

Employment Details

• Company: Airbus Americas Customer Services, Inc.
• Employment Type: US – Direct Hire
• Experience Level: Professional
• Remote Type: On-site
• Job Family: Customer Eng. & Technical Support & Services

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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