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Mobile, Alabama, United States
Hybrid
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Job Description:
The Cabin Engineer III applies thorough technical principles, theories, and concepts within cabin engineering to solve a wide range of complex problems. Operating under general direction, this role independently determines approaches to solutions, guides routine-to-moderate engineering challenges, and represents the organization in technical discussions with internal teams and external stakeholders.
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:
Technical Mastery: Demonstrate complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in cabin engineering, as well as general knowledge of related disciplines.
Complex Problem Solving: Develop imaginative, thorough, practicable technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Technical Signatory: Maintain the capability and progress toward obtaining Approve technical signatory authority for engineering deliverables.
Documentation & Delivery: Independently create, review, and deliver high-quality technical documents and presentations without requiring direct guidance.
Independent Approach: Operate under general direction to independently determine and develop technical approaches to projects and solutions.
Program Contributions: Contributes directly to the successful completion of specific engineering programs and major projects.
Commitment Execution: Regularly meet high-level project commitments and deadlines across both internal and external teams.
Risk & Impact Awareness: Exercise sound judgment and technical rigor, recognizing that errors may result in serious program delays and considerable expenditures of resources.
Guidance & Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members on routine to moderately complex engineering problems.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Interact frequently with internal departments, external staff, suppliers, and customers on critical engineering items.
Technical Representation: Represent the organization effectively in resolving technical issues and communicating solutions, status, and ideas across all stakeholder levels.
Process Automation & Scripting: Apply technical proficiency in Python (including libraries like Pandas) to automate complex engineering workflows, data analysis, and report generation.
Workflow Optimization: Leverage Google Workspace tools (including Apps Script) and AI tools (such as Google Gemini) to streamline project management, technical research, and team productivity.
Data Extraction: Utilize web automation tools (e.g., Selenium) to extract and process technical data from internal databases and supplier portals.
Your boarding pass:
Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical)
6+ years in aircraft cabin interior design, stress/integration analysis, and certification.
Authorized to Work in the US
Candidates must have strong proficiency using Google G Suite.
Demonstrate a willingness to learn and be proactive working with teams.
Demonstrate flexibility regarding the changing working environment.
Must have the ability to write reports, specifications, work statements, requirements and other technical documents.
Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Detailed-oriented with excellent proof-reading and writing skills
Effective communication skills in English
Must be able to present information and answer questions related to produced documentation.
Provides a clear communication link between vendors and the engineering team.
Communicate frequently with other departments internally, externally and internationally.
CAD experience is essential with Catia V5. Strong capability in MS Office/Google Products. Ability to learn new tool sets as required.
Ability to independently develop, communicate and recommend changes to processes and procedures.
Ability to direct and facilitate Problem Solving activities and track progress to completion.
Preferred Education & Experience
Master of Science (MS) degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering.
Signatory Status: Ability to qualify for and achieve Approve technical signatory status within the designated timeframe.
Technical Skills: Expert proficiency in 2D/3D CAD software alongside working knowledge of scripting tools (Python, VBA, CAD macros).
Communication: High-level oral, written, and presentation skills with proven ability to lead complex technical discussions with senior external stakeholders.
Experience with Airbus cabin and cargo engineering
French, German, or Spanish skills a plus
Experience with PDM (TAKSY, PASS-SSI).
Travel Required
10 % Domestic and International
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 HireExperience Level:
ProfessionalRemote Type:
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