Senior Retrofit Solutions Engineer – Avionics Systems Upgrades

Prestwick Aerosystems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Health insurance

Job summary

Airbus Americas Customer Services, Inc. in the United States seeks a Retrofit Solutions Lead Engineer to own end-to-end lifecycle of SBs and kit projects, bridging design, operations and airline customers.

You will lead SB production, develop technical offers, and drive DOS delegations, focusing on avionics upgrades and cross-functional leadership across global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering (Electrical highly preferred).
• 10+ years 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.

Responsibilities

• System Subject Matter Expert: become the go-to technical authority on avionics upgrades.
• Engineering Mentorship: guide and answer technical queries from Retrofit Solutions Engineers and SB authors.
• Technical Authority: develop knowledge of SB Technical Approvals to obtain DOS delegations.
• End-to-End Execution: lead the complete SB project lifecycle and manage planning and delivery dates.
• Technical Assessment: perform rigorous technical assessments and cost analyses.
• Matrix Leadership: coordinate operational teams to guarantee project quality and on-time delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Aviation industry experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering (Electrical preferred)

Job description

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Job Description

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 crafting the initial Technical Offer (TO) and steering SB production, all the way to physical embodiment on the aircraft, you will serve as the vital link between engineering design, operational teams, and our airline customers. If you have a pioneering spirit, a synthetic mindset, and a passion for leading complex aviation projects globally, we want you on our team.

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 challenges

• System Subject Matter Expert: Immerse yourself in avionics upgrade topics to become the go-to technical authority, capable of anticipating customer needs and identifying innovative retrofit solutions.
• Engineering Mentorship: Leverage your deep working 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, 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.

Required qualifications and experience

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 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.

Personal Protective Equipment required

Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site.

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 Customer Services, Inc.

Employment Type: US - Direct Hire Experience Level: Professional Remote Type: On-site Job Family: Customer Eng.&Technical Support&Services

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Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

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