Airframe Structures Senior Design Engineer

Job Summary

The Structures, Airframe Senior Engineer provide designs for structural components and assemblies. Engineer is responsible for preliminary design concepts, research and investigation, models, drawings and certification documentation to support new product to production release projects.   

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Provide engineering technical expertise and support integrated teams to design, test and certify aircraft across all Cirrus models.   
• Troubleshoot installation and quality issues, and disposition corrective actions and design changes. 
• Use Federal Aviation Regulations Part 23 to develop MOC as needed to streamline certification.  Familiarity with FAA certification experience desired. 
• Assist other structures personnel as required / assigned. 
• Read and check prototype & production part, assembly, and installation models and drawings.  Apply reduced dimensions and GD&T to drawings as appropriate, and assess / improve upon tolerance stack-up 
• Identify, select, and coordinate with suppliers. 
• Work both independently and within cross-functional teams

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 4-year degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline. 
• 6 or more years progressive engineering experience required.  
• Working knowledge of multiple manufacturing processes. 
• Experience with composite and mechanical structures. 
• Application of Design to Cost, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly, or Design for Maintainability concepts. 
• Working knowledge of CAD, PDM/PLM, and collaboration tools.  Familiarity with PTC Creo, PTC Windchill PDM, and Atlassian JIRA tools preferred. 
• Assist project teams on program management data gathering. 
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear, understandable, and audience appropriate manner.  Must have the ability to read, write and speak the English language. 

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

• Direct Work 
• Situational Adaptability 
• Manages Complexity 
• Communicates Effectively 

Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including: 

• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting after one year of employment.
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
• Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.
• Generous PTO: 120 hours accrued within the first year.
• Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required. 

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.