Senior Airframe Structures Engineer

Cirrus Aircraft•Duluth, MN

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with PTC Creo, PTC Windchill PDM, and Atlassian JIRA tools preferred.
Assist project teams on program management data gathering.
Familiarity with FAA certification experience desired.

Responsibilities

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

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