Retrofit Solution Engineer

Job description

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check)

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK and international

LOCATION: Filton (60% of your working week must be office based)

TYPE: Full time 

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

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Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, shopping discounts and much more

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Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday

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Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

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Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance (including assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria & reassignment support), wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / meditation 

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Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving and purpose built maternity rooms on site

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Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) 

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight ( #ZEROe ) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what's your next change?

At Airbus, we are dedicated to keeping the world’s aircraft flying safely and efficiently through continuous innovation. As a Retrofit Solution Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in this mission by leading the engineering journey of Service Bulletins (SBs) from concept to reality. You will bridge the gap between complex technical design and practical authoring, ensuring our retrofit solutions are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards. Join us to drive excellence in aircraft modification and support our customers worldwide

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM 

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You will manage and coordinate the end-to-end preparation phase of Service Bulletins from launch until handover, ensuring seamless alignment with the Authoring team.

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You will drive engineering activities by performing full configuration analyses, steering aircraft configuration, and leading the delivery and authorization of Design Data Sets (DDS).

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You will perform Engineering Technical Checks on Service Bulletin drafts and contribute to the Technical Approval phase, ensuring all engineering content is accurate and compliant.

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You will manage deliverables against strict timelines, proactively identifying risks and opportunities to propose mitigation plans and escalate issues when necessary.

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You will support Service Bulletin validation and customer embodiment, acting as a technical expert for queries and Working Parties to ensure successful implementation.

ABOUT YOU

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You hold a relevant qualification within Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

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Experience working within an aircraft maintenance or modification environment (or similar industry)

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You have a strong ability to build Definition Dossiers and manage complex engineering configuration data.

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You are organized and results-oriented, capable of managing planning, risks, and stakeholder communication effectively.

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You thrive in cross-functional environments, working closely with authors and technical experts to deliver shared success.

 

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request. 

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

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 Operations Limited

Employment Type:
Permanent

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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Customer Eng.&Technical Support&Services

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