Position Title: Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Aircraft Retrofit & Cabin Engineering

Experience: 10+ Years

Domain: Aerospace / Aviation

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Hybrid

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Aircraft Retrofit & Cabin Engineering SME with 10+ years of expertise in Engineering Service Introduction, Aircraft Interior Modifications, Cabin Systems Integration, Retrofit Programs, and Certification Support .

The candidate will lead end-to-end aircraft cabin modification and retrofit activities, supporting commercial aviation customers, OEMs, airlines, and MRO organizations. This role requires strong knowledge of cabin interiors, monuments, passenger service systems, certification requirements, engineering change management, and aircraft modification programs.

Key Responsibilities

- Serve as the technical lead and SME for aircraft retrofit and cabin engineering programs.
- Lead Engineering Service Introduction activities for cabin modification projects.
- Manage aircraft cabin retrofit and reconfiguration programs from concept to certification.
- Review customer requirements and develop engineering solutions for cabin upgrades.
- Support cabin layout optimization and integration activities.
- Develop and review engineering deliverables including:
- Modification Packages
- Engineering Orders (EO)
- Service Bulletins (SB)
- Compliance Documents
- Installation Drawings
- Certification Documentation
- Coordinate with airlines, OEMs, MROs, suppliers, and certification authorities.
- Support aircraft surveys, embodiment planning, and installation activities.
- Conduct design reviews and technical risk assessments.
- Resolve complex engineering and integration issues.
- Mentor engineering teams and establish best practices.

Core Technical Expertise

Aircraft Retrofit Engineering

- Passenger-to-Passenger Configuration Changes
- Cabin Reconfiguration Programs




- Fleet Modernization Initiatives
- Aircraft Interior Upgrades
- Structural Retrofit Programs
- In-Service Aircraft Modifications
- Service Bulletin Implementation
- Engineering Change Management

Cabin Systems Engineering

- Passenger Service Units (PSU)
- Cabin Management Systems (CMS)
- In-Flight Entertainment (IFE)
- Connectivity & Wi-Fi Systems
- Lighting Systems
- Galley Integration
- Lavatory Integration
- Stowage and Monument Systems
- Passenger Seating Systems
- Emergency Equipment Installation

Engineering Service Introduction

- New Cabin Product Introduction
- Design Release Support
- Installation Package Development
- Aircraft Entry Into Service Support
- Configuration Control
- Change Impact Analysis
- Fleet Rollout Management

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Aerospace Cabin Engineering, Retrofit Engineering, or Aircraft Modification Programs.
- Robust knowledge of commercial aircraft cabin systems and interiors.
- Experience supporting aircraft modification and certification projects for airlines, OEMs, or MRO organizations.
- Extensive understanding of aircraft configuration management and change control processes.

Technical Skills

Cabin Interior Engineering

- Cabin Layout Design
- Seating Integration
- Monument Design & Integration
- Galley & Lavatory Installations
- Overhead Stowage Systems
- Cabin Structural Modifications




- Electrical Integration Support
- Mechanical Systems Integration

Aircraft Modification Engineering

- Engineering Change Requests (ECR)
- Engineering Change Orders (ECO)
- Retrofit Design Packages
- Configuration Management
- Installation Planning
- Aircraft Survey Activities
- Embodiment Engineering

Certification & Compliance

- Compliance Demonstration
- Certification Documentation
- Airworthiness Requirements
- Safety Assessments
- Risk Analysis
- Continued Airworthiness Support

CAD & Engineering Tools

Preferred experience with

CAD Tools

- CATIA V5/V6
- Siemens NX
- Creo

PLM Tools

- Teamcenter
- ENOVIA
- Windchill

Additional Tools

- AutoCAD
- DOORS
- SAP
- SmarTeam

Regulatory & Certification Knowledge

Strong understanding of

- FAA Regulations (FAR Part 25)
- EASA CS-25
- Aircraft Interior Certification Requirements
- STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) Processes
- Cabin Safety Regulations
- DO-160 Environmental Standards
- Aircraft Modification Approval Processes
- Airworthiness & Continued Airworthiness Requirements

Leadership & Soft Skills

- Proven technical leadership in retrofit and cabin engineering programs.
- Strong customer-facing and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to lead cross-functional global engineering teams.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis capabilities.
- Experience mentoring and developing engineering talent.

Preferred Candidate Profile The ideal candidate should possess deep expertise in Aircraft Cabin Engineering, Retrofit Programs, Engineering Service Introduction, Cabin Systems Integration, and Certification Activities . The individual will lead complex cabin modification programs, support airline customer requirements, and act as the technical focal point for retrofit and cabin engineering solutions.

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