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Flammability Engineer (Contract)

Airbus Americas
relocation assistance
United States, Alabama, Mobile
Mar 25, 2026
Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at USCareers@airbus.com Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English) Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminacion(Spanish) Job Description: The employee is responsible for the review and approval of Cabin and Cargo engineering flammability data to support major and minor changes to aircraft type design. This includes ensuring aircraft type design complies with certification requirements for cabin and cargo material flammability. Primary Responsibilities: Flammability Certification and Compliance: 70% Ensure aircraft type design complies with type certification requirements for cabin and cargo material flammability. Support the creation of compliance statements in support of major projects. Define certification requirements to support aircraft modification in accordance with customer requests. Review and approve Airbus internal and vendor test plans and reports, including witnessing testing as required. Align industry guidance with Airbus flammability compliance methods and harmonize methodology within the organization. Provide solutions to issues arising during certification projects and provide accurate reporting/forecasting of technical activity to Management. Stakeholder and Supplier Management: 20% Coordinate with suppliers during the development phase of equipment to ensure compliance with Airbus requirements. Provide input and feedback on certification matters between equipment suppliers, customers, and Airbus engineering organizations. Strong liaison with other departments both internally and internationally. Industry Engagement and Digitalization Efforts: 10% Participate in industry working group activity to stay aligned with global standards. Lead digitalization improvement projects within engineering teams, develop efficient methods to automate work and processes. Participate in activities to utilize AI in daily work and processes. Qualified Experience and Training: Education: Required Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) Experience: Required Minimum three (3) years plus experience in aircraft compliance experience. Licensure/Certifications: Required None Travel Required: Minimal Travel Required Qualified Skills: Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities: Required Proficiency in Google Suites Products. Ability to write reports, technical memorandums, interface agreements, and work statements using high-level technical English. Preferred Clear and in-depth knowledge of FAA, European, and other Foreign National Authority aircraft certification regulations pertaining to Part 25 cabin interior and flammability. Thorough understanding of the Part 25 certification process (TC & STC), regulations, orders, notices, and policies. Communication Skills: Required: Proficient level of the English language. Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively in an international setting that resolves problems, facilitates consensus, and focuses on objectives. Technical Systems Proficiency: Required: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, bills of material, compliance documentation, and technical documentation. Complexity of the Role: Level of Decision Making: Review and approve Airbus internal and vendor test plans and reports and Provide solutions to issues arising during certification projects and provide accurate reporting/forecasting of technical activity to Management. Uses information from contact network to problem solve and secure aircraft delivery and development. Organizational information: Direct Reports: Is this a people manager? No 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: Materials & Processes ------ Job Posting End Date: 05.12.2026 ------ 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. 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