Principal Eng App Developer

Company: Airbus Americas, Inc.
Location: Mobile
Posted on: February 23, 2026

Job Description:

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 Discriminacio´n (Spanish) Job Description: *Position Summary:* Performs and provides guidance for the design, development, and implementation of highly complex business and engineering applications. This role acts as a technical authority, setting standards and best practices, and mentoring other developers to ensure the creation of robust, scalable, and high-quality software solutions. The Principal Engineering Applications Developer works closely with the management team and stakeholders to translate complex requirements into technical strategies and is responsible for solving the most challenging and ambiguous technical problems within the organization. *Primary Responsibilities* Design, Prototype and Test - 60% * Develops new software and improves existing software based on requirements and requests from customers and colleagues. * Participates in solution design, requirements gathering, and backlog refinement processes * Assist in the design process of new systems and architectures and inform the development of better programming practices and procedures. Designs, implements and documents new platform technologies including best patterns and engineering practices * Designs, develops, implements, documents, and tests changes across multiple applications to ensure deliverables are high quality and meets user expectations * Applies extensive technical expertise and strong knowledge of other related engineering disciplines (e.g., cloud architecture, data security) to all responsibilities. * Acts as technical expert to analyze, consult, and recommend application software solutions based on the business needs * Develops advanced technological ideas and guides their development into a final product. * Works individually and with cross functional teams to develop solutions from product requirements, business cases, and development plans Project Management and Documentation - 25% * Leads technical aspects of major projects successfully, supporting all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle. * Crafts project plans and planning at the program level, setting goals/target specs, and KPIs. Owns the quality of execution, iteration speed, quality of the decision-making, and quality of the results (as appropriate) of projects. Leads projects and is responsible for technical leadership within projects. Consistently and successfully delegates work and divides up complex tasks for project teams. * Exercises discretion and independent judgment in the application of specialized knowledge on work that is predominantly intellectual and for which the output produced or the result accomplished cannot be standardized in relation to a given period of time. * Determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results. Company Culture and Values - 10 % * Embraces company culture and values through exemplary execution and behavior. Contributes positively and impactfully to the broader company strategy (tech, business, culture, etc.). Contextualizes projects in the context of broader company tech and business strategy and explains to peers. Builds bridges and dialog between functions and departments. Works with leadership to set the technical direction of the organization. * Mentors less experienced developers and provides leadership and guidance of a highly complex range of problems. * Effectively manages workflow for self and teammates, ensuring all tasks are executed to achieve customer timescales. * Demonstrates a high level of listening and speaking capabilities with all levels of management, internal and external. *Additional Responsibilities:* 5% * Identify local improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency through process, methods, and tools improvements. *Required Education:* * Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical), Computer Science, Data Science, or Mathematics. *Preferred Education:* * Master's of Science (MS) in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or Master's in Business Administration. *Required Experience:* * A minimum of 13 years experience in aerospace, government, legal, engineering or manufacturing environment * Advanced analytical reporting experience and demonstrable communications and computer skills *Preferred Experience:* * Experience designing and implementing scalable, cloud-native applications for high-performance computing. * Experience working in a multi-functional international environment *Required Licensure/Certifications* * None *Preferred Licensure/Certifications:* * PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) * Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) *Travel Required: * * 5% Domestic and International *Citizenship*: * Authorized to Work in the US *Clearance:* * None *Required Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:* * Position requires in-depth knowledge of software architecture, data modeling, and application development lifecycles as applied to engineering challenges. * Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment both independently and collectively. * Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies. * Dependable, self-motivated and accessible. * Team player demonstrating a positive & collaborative attitude. * Able to represent Engineering in presentations at any Airbus related activity. * Strong computer background, including MS Excel and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail). * Able to lead small teams technically to achieve agreed milestones. * Exhibits an exceptional degree of ethics, integrity, creativity and resourcefulness *Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities: * * Mechanical and/or Aerospace Engineering experience * SAP experience * Tableau experience * Alteryx experience * Portfolio of personal (ideally public) software projects, solutions, and/or writing *Required Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):* * Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written) * Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and disciplines. * Effectively communicates issues, solutions, ideas, and status of current work internally and externally *Preferred Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages)* * Conversational French and/or German *Level of Decision Making: (Level/Impact of decision making: strategic, tactical, operational)* * Decision making includes personal development and complex to high impact operational tasks *Job Dimensions* * Works under consultative direction toward predetermined long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated. Determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results. *Nature of Contacts* * Involved, negotiation type communication on a regular basis with internal and external parties 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:* US - Direct Hire *Experience Level:* Professional *Remote Type:* On-site *Job Family:* Programme & Project Management Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment 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 employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. 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. 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. 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. 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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