Job description

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Job Description:

The employee is primarily responsible for the qualification of Standard Parts, encompassing all phases of qualification including new development, test design, test review, environmental analysis, and supplier management . In a supporting capacity, the employee will also perform detailed estimating and analysis tasks to manage impacts on aircraft weight, balance, and mass properties.

This role aims to develop a multidisciplinary engineer; leveraging design, development and project management skills in different applications. We are looking for an individual that is eager to continuously learn, apply his/her knowledge and drive solutions to completion with a can-do attitude, navigating through complex ecosystems.

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:

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.

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 support flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your challenages:

Core Focus: Standard Parts Qualification & Stakeholder Management

• Contribute to cabin and cargo engineering across all phases of aircraft development and product lifecycle, from prototype to final design.

  
  
  

• Perform qualification of cabin and cargo parts according to applicable design requirements and Airbus procedures.

  
  
  

• Allocate aircraft top-level requirements down to systems level.

  
  
  

• Evaluate and develop lightweight solutions to improve aircraft performance.

  
  
  

• Provide design support, impact assessment, and preparation of bottom-up design verification during full phases of aircraft development and delivery.

  
  
  

• Check and validate the correctness of engineering data on drawings and ensure input quality related to Aircraft Product Data Management systems to secure guaranteed limits and aircraft performance.

  
  
  

• Provide engineering support to the Final Assembly Line (FAL) to secure aircraft delivery.

  
  
  

• Independently coordinate with Airbus suppliers throughout all phases of aircraft development.

  
  
  

• Develop project milestones and project management tasks as assigned, maintaining effective communication with various stakeholders to fulfill aircraft development schedules.

  
  
  

• Establish and support control methods for the weight and balance of in-process and completed assemblies and installations.

  
  
  

• Support actual weight and balance of aircraft, directly interfacing with various organizations within completions.

  
  
  

• Track and maintain all mass properties information while supporting the maturation of internal processes.

  
  
  

• Solve typical engineering problems within the assigned discipline and provide technical assistance to engineering staff.

  
  
  

• Follow established schedules while developing plans for assigned engineering tasks.

  
  
  

• Lead digitalization improvement projects within engineering teams, developing efficient methods to automate work and processes.

  
  
  

• Identify and lead process efficiencies where relevant

  
  
  

• Participate in activities to utilize AI in daily work and operational processes.

  
  
  

• Participate in group activities with Global Airbus to stay aligned with global processes and digitalization.

  
  
  

• Any business actions and focus areas as dictated by management and business needs to support aircraft development, production, and delivery.

  
  
  

The focus areas are subject to prioritization as the business requires. 

Your boarding pass:

• Required: Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering.

  
  
  

• Preferred: Master of Science (MS) Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

  
  
  

• Required: Minimum of 4 years of industry experience with relevant knowledge of product design and at least 3 years of aircraft engineering experience.

  
  
  

• Preferred: Project Management and Systems Engineering experience

  
  
  

• Proficiency in Google Suites products.

  
  
  

• Experience in CATIA or PDM systems.

  
  
  

• Ability to utilize project management tools (Smartsheet, Zoho, or equivalent).

  
  
  

• Ability to write reports, technical memorandums, interface agreements, and work statements using high-level technical English.

  
  
  

• Applies knowledge to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity, using a combination of judgment with defined practices and procedures.

  
  
  

• Required: Proficient level of the English language.

  
  
  

• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in an international setting to resolve problems, facilitate consensus, and focus on objectives.

  
  
  

• Required: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, bills of material, compliance documentation, and technical documentation.

  
  
  

• Understanding of the qualification process including design, development, and qualification closure.

  
  
  

• Uses information from a contact network to problem-solve and secure aircraft delivery and development.

  
  
  

• Works autonomously for routine tasks of minor and moderate complexity. Works under general supervision for complex tasks

  
  
  

• With supervision/mentorship, can coordinate activities for lower-level engineering staff.

  
  
  

Travel Required 10%

• Minimal Travel Required.

  
  
  

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Preferred:

• Clear and in-depth knowledge of Aircraft Mass Properties and flight physics calculations and analysis.

  
  
  

• At least exposure-level experience with web development tools.

  
  
  

• General-purpose programming capabilities.

  
  
  

• Familiarity with Systems Engineering / MBSE.

  
  
  

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Physical Requirements

• Onsite or remote: Minimum 80% onsite and 20% remote.

  
  
  

• Vision: Daily able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens; able to read documents, reports, and engineering drawings.

  
  
  

• Hearing: Daily 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: Daily able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information, and participate in communications.

  
  
  

• Daily Equipment Operation: Able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and electronic identification card for building entry).

  
  
  

• Carrying: Daily able to carry documents, tools, drawings, and electronic equipment up to 10 lbs.

  
  
  

• Sitting/Standing/Walking: Daily able to sit for long periods of time in meetings or working on a computer ; stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor ; and walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.

  
  
  

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 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. Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits; appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

  
  
  

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:

Materials & Processes <JF-EN-EG>

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Job Posting End Date: 08.16.2026

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Preferred candidate

Years of experience

No experience required

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma