What are the responsibilities and job description for the STC Electrical Systems Engineer (Contract) position at Airbus Aircraft?
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Job Summary:
In the frame of STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) solutions Cabin upgrades projects under JAR25/CS25/FAR25 requirements, the job holder is responsible for all electrical systems Tasks / Activities, and
for the on-quality / on-time completion of associated deliverables. These tasks cover end to end activities from the customer requirements to the working party.
Primary Responsibilities:
Cabin Systems deliverables and support: (40%)
Education: (Required) Bachelor’s Degree-Engineering: (Electrical / Aeronautic / Civil Engineering)
Experience: (Required) Minimum 6 years' experience within the aviation industry, specifically in aircraft cabin electrical systems engineering and development process, and knowledge of
associated design, certification and qualification requirements.
Licensure/Certifications: None required
Travel Required: 10% Domestic and International
Citizenship: Authorized to work in the US.
Qualified Skills:
Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:
(Required)
Is this a people manager?: No
# of Exempt Reports:
# of Non-Exempt Reports:
Nature of Contacts
Involved, negotiation type communication on a regular basis with external parties only.
Physical Requirements
Onsite 60% Remote 40%
Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Daily
Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Daily
Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Daily
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. Daily
Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Daily
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. Daily
Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Daily
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor. Daily
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Rarely
Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Daily
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status
As a leader in our field, Airbus provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
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.
NOTE: 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.
The Company reserves the right to revise, change and/or modify job duties, responsibilities or working conditions as the need arises, with or without advance notice. Employment with the Company is at-will. This position description and the statements contained within it do not create any contractual rights between the Company and its employees, either express or implied.
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:
Agency / Temporary
Experience Level:
Professional
Remote Type:
On-site
Job Family:
Structure Design & Integration
Job Posting End Date: 05.15.2026
Airbus provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus 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 every location in which the company has facilities. 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. This assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .
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Job Summary:
In the frame of STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) solutions Cabin upgrades projects under JAR25/CS25/FAR25 requirements, the job holder is responsible for all electrical systems Tasks / Activities, and
for the on-quality / on-time completion of associated deliverables. These tasks cover end to end activities from the customer requirements to the working party.
Primary Responsibilities:
Cabin Systems deliverables and support: (40%)
- Representing the electrical systems team, reporting to the Project Manager / Multi-functional team,
- Creating the list of electrical deliverables (specifications, design, substantiation...),
- Writing equipment specification if needed,
- Ensuring correct electrical system architecture (block diagrams),
- Validating Wiring Diagrams,
- Writing and/or approving the relevant technical/substantiation notes,
- Writing Installation Instructions and Service Bulletins,
- Ensuring technical assistance during working party,
- Ensure cabin electrical systems technical content complies with all applicable requirements.
- Ensure all technical activities are performed in compliance with the approved company processes, procedures and tools
- Ensure all cabin systems technical / engineering activities are performed within the agreed budget & schedule.
- Identify opportunities to improve and/or simplify processes, procedures and/or tools.
- Challenge, accept and promote the necessary changes to implement lean ways of working.
- Brings feedback and lessons learnt on project performance.
- Support quotation related to Cabin Systems activities during the offer phase.
- If needed the job holder will also extend his skills to:
- Cabin Design / Mechanical Design on simple design,
- Configuration management,
- Technical publications activities.
Education: (Required) Bachelor’s Degree-Engineering: (Electrical / Aeronautic / Civil Engineering)
Experience: (Required) Minimum 6 years' experience within the aviation industry, specifically in aircraft cabin electrical systems engineering and development process, and knowledge of
associated design, certification and qualification requirements.
Licensure/Certifications: None required
Travel Required: 10% Domestic and International
Citizenship: Authorized to work in the US.
Qualified Skills:
Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:
(Required)
- Experience in embedded electrical systems Engineering (ATA 23-24-25-26-33-44),
- Experience in cabin electrical systems architecture,
- Experience in cabin electrical systems substantiation (Safety Analysis / Electrical Load Analysis / EMI / Ground Test Instruction ...),
- Knowledge in equipment qualification DO160 and DO178,
- Knowledge in Aircraft Publications (AMM, AWM, IPC...),
- Proven high motivation and flexibility to work in a highly demanding environment,
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work with multidisciplinary teams in a collaborative team environment with a diverse international workforce,
- Ability to build and maintain an internal network with colleagues globally.
- Airbus aircraft general knowledge,
- Knowledge of EASA Part 21 (DOA / POA) and Part 145,
- Experience in technical project management,
- Experience in configuration management.
- Good communication, team work, synthetic mindset and assertiveness,
- Good coordination and relationship skills to work with team members, customers, partners, and other Airbus departments,
- Good presentation and communication skills, as well as being able to do so effectively to the management team.
- See Experience / Skills.
- In depth understanding of the cabin / cabin systems retrofit process.
- Supports the projects from technical proposal to after return into service.
Is this a people manager?: No
# of Exempt Reports:
# of Non-Exempt Reports:
Nature of Contacts
Involved, negotiation type communication on a regular basis with external parties only.
Physical Requirements
Onsite 60% Remote 40%
Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Daily
Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Daily
Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Daily
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. Daily
Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Daily
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. Daily
Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Daily
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor. Daily
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Rarely
Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Daily
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status
As a leader in our field, Airbus provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
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.
NOTE: 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.
The Company reserves the right to revise, change and/or modify job duties, responsibilities or working conditions as the need arises, with or without advance notice. Employment with the Company is at-will. This position description and the statements contained within it do not create any contractual rights between the Company and its employees, either express or implied.
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:
Agency / Temporary
Experience Level:
Professional
Remote Type:
On-site
Job Family:
Structure Design & Integration
Job Posting End Date: 05.15.2026
Airbus provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus 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 every location in which the company has facilities. 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. This assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .