Avionics & Electrical Engineer Sr

Cirrus • McKinney, TX

2d

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Avionics & Electrical Engineer in the Field
Sustaining Engineering department is to provide engineering support and
troubleshooting guidance for all certified Cirrus products (current and legacy).
Secondary responsibilities include but are not limited to design for reliability
improvement, design for manufacturability and/or serviceability improvement,
customer satisfaction improvement, and component obsolescence support. The
aforementioned responsibilities shall be accomplished in accordance with all
governing FAA regulations and Cirrus specifications, investigated using a
combination of analysis, bench, and flight testing, and incorporated using best
design practices to ensure a robust product line for years to come.

This position will be located in Duluth, MN (company funded) for 2-3 months for
training, then be relocated to the Cirrus Factory Service Center in Kissimmee,
FL.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field (or equivalent) required
• 6+ years experience engineering experience required, general aviation aircraft/avionics/software preferred
• Experience with aircraft electrical systems development processes and requirements traceability preferred
• Avionics, electrical, and radio frequency systems design, integration, installation, testing and certification experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of aircraft, automotive, or consumer/electronic systems desired
• Experience with data acquisition system development and application desired
• FAA certification experience preferred
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak the English language
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner
• Ability to work both independently and within a cross-functional team
• Ability to efficiently learn new skills and manage multiple tasks
• Use of test and diagnostic equipment such as multimeter or proprietary tools and software
• Ability to interpret various forms of data and use the information to determine cause and justify solutions to issues
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio)
• Functional knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) software and Product Data Management (PDM) tools

Responsibilities

• Engineering interpretation and problem solving skills to the service center environment and broader field support network to include the field service, aftermarket parts, and customer experience teams
• Timely, effective response to field and fleet related needs for engineering support including damage reports, drawing or design changes, data analysis, reliability or obsolescence problems, and nuisance items
• Prompt, high quality fulfillment of field engineering support requests across all Cirrus models and generations
• Safe, approved, and executable repair / alteration dispositions for the field
• Organized, well written, and comprehensive Field Repair / Alterations (FRAs) and other compliance or substantiation documentation with adherence to the Cirrus and FAA major/minor change procedure
• Prioritization of safety-related airworthiness issues, Aircraft On Ground (AOG) support, and other escalation cases
• Cognizant engineering authority on maintenance publication changes to address errors, obsolescence, production updates, field service efficiencies, and other cost, weight, and reliability improvements
• Collaboration and communication with new product engineering to ensure that support requests for engineering information or services not provided directly by Field Sustaining Engineering are met and field feedback flows into new designs

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior