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Retrofit Solution Engineer at Airbus (m/f/x)

Hamburg Finkenwerder, Germany

Shaping Modifications for the Future – Translating Customer Requirements into Technical Solutions.

At Airbus Operations GmbH in Hamburg-Finkenwerder, you will develop tailor-made upgrade and modification solutions for civil and military aircraft as a Retrofit Solution Engineer. Your work combines technical engineering with a proactive solution approach – from creating technical offers to supporting new adaptations and improvements.

Apply now and be a key player in modernizing aircraft!


The gross annual salary is, depending on qualifications, max. 88,061 €. This position is initially to be filled on a fixed-term basis until 30.06.2027. If you have already applied to ARTS, we look forward to finding further suitable positions together with you – multiple applications are therefore not necessary.

Catia V5
Configuration Management
VPM
German
English

Benefits


Canteen & catering

Canteen & catering

delicious meals directly in the office in the canteen or cafeteria


Optimum work-life balance

Optimum work-life balance

flexible working hours, 35-hour workweek, 30 vacation days & special leave


Attractive remuneration

Attractive remuneration

Equal pay, special payments & bonuses above the standard pay scale


Individual development opportunities

Individual development opportunities

international, Group-wide training & development


Future-proof

Future-proof

company pension scheme with attractive employer contribution


Referral bonus & tax-free benefits

Referral bonus & tax-free benefits

Bonuses for employee referrals plus Edenred Card benefits


Mobile & sustainable

Mobile & sustainable

employee car parks and subsidised HVV season ticket

Responsibilities


  • Modification Development: Independently structure and prepare technical offers for aircraft modifications and upgrades
  • Technical Validation: Systematically review and approve solution approaches and the associated documentation
  • Solution Development: Identify potential for new retrofit adaptations and improvements, evaluate them, and actively support their development
  • Retrofit Strategy: Design upgrade solutions for aircraft fleets and ensure technical feasibility
  • Documentation: Maintain complete and approvable technical documentation according to aviation standards and Airbus requirements


Qualifications

  • Completed university degree, at least Bachelor's, in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another technical subject
  • Several years of professional experience in configuration management, engineering, aircraft construction, and maintenance
  • Solid knowledge of aircraft construction and configuration management according to aviation standards
  • Secure application knowledge of the engineering software Catia V5 as well as advanced knowledge in Taksy/Gesy/Tesy, VPM, and VPM A350. Knowledge of Google Workspace is required
  • Proficient in German; business fluent in English (at least C1)
  • Experience with Trend and APS is advantageous
  • Analytical thinking, structured and independent work style, as well as pronounced teamwork skills and intercultural competence
  • A valid, unrestricted work permit for the European Union (no student visa) is mandatory

Become Part of the ARTS Group

Give your career a head start with ARTS in an international and innovative work environment. As a trusted, creative partner, consultant, and companion for HR services, turnkey industrial solutions, and innovative organizational concepts across diverse high-tech industries, ARTS understands the qualitative demands of the market and offers forward-looking services. The following position is to be filled as temporary employment.