• Job Description

  Req#: AEENG008477

  This opportunity is located onsite at one of the following locations:

  • Phoenix, AZ - East Valley (Chandler, AZ)
  • Duluth, MN (Corporate Headquarters)

  Job Summary:

  Cirrus Aircraft is currently hiring a Mechanical Engineer focused on Avionics and Electrical System packaging and installation. In this role, Engineers are responsible for developing new aircraft system installations or modifying existing aircraft systems installations to meet aircraft requirements.

  The engineer performs technical planning, system integration, verification & validation, cost & risk and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all system levels and includes concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Performs functional analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition. Candidates will also be responsible for coordinating development and system integration work with subcontractors and external suppliers.

  Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

  Reporting to the Manager of Mechanical Systems Engineering, this candidate performs technical planning, system integration, verification & validation, cost & risk and effectiveness analyses for Avionics and Electrical system installations. Analyses are performed at all system levels and includes concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Performs functional analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition. Candidates will also be responsible for coordinating development and system integration work with subcontractors and external suppliers.

  Technical areas of responsibility include:

  • Requirements, Design, Traceability, and Installation of on-aircraft equipment working with multi-disciplinary team.
  • Work directly with Engineering to complete new designs and modifications, incorporate engineering change orders and release detailed drawing packages
  • Create and revise solid models and detailed drawings of complex components and assemblies using Creo
  • Manage, promote and release engineering data using Windchill
  • Ensure system requirements comply with Part 23, ASTMs, and other regulatory, industry requirements, or MIL standards.

  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.

  Required Education and/or Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
  • Proficiency in PLM and CAD software
  • Strong understanding of top-down modeling principles and practices
  • Proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerance
  • Ability to work effectively with others in a cross functional organization
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Effective interpersonal skills

  Distinguishing Education and/or Experience:

  • Experience with Windchill PDM and Creo/Pro-E.
  • Experience in system validation & verification, including assembling validation, writing system test procedure, conducting integration testing, troubleshooting problem reports.
  • Familiarity with environmental testing

  Demonstrated Proficiencies/Skills/Abilities:

  • Must be able to demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak the English language
  • Ability to work both independently and within a cross-functional team
  • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with Chief Engineers and management peer groups.
  • Out of the box thinking to deliver required technical solutions to meet program goals.
  • Excellent technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Sound judgement and decision-making skills.
  • Able to work with program managers and project leaders to develop and hold accountability to schedules.
  • Ability to efficiently learn new skills and manage multiple tasks
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Project)

  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.

  This opportunity is located in Duluth MN or Phoenix AZ East Valley.

  Duluth, Minnesota. As the home to our corporate headquarters, Duluth is a four-season city on the western tip of Lake Superior and was voted “Best Town” by Outside Magazine. The splendor of the largest freshwater lake in the world offers a multitude of outdoor activities for adventure or rejuvenation. The North Shore lifestyle is known its year-round activities, including bicycle and snowmobile trails, kayaking, rock climbing, fishing, hiking, golfing, sailing and skiing. And as a top employer in the area, Cirrus Aircraft was recently named “Best Overall Large Company to Work for in the Northland” and “Best Workplace Culture” by the Duluth News Tribune readers.

  Phoenix Arizona, East Valley. The economic growth and superior quality of life found in the PHX East Valley didn’t just happen overnight. From thriving cultural opportunities to amazing recreation areas, the PHX East Valley has developed into the place where individuals want to work, live and play. From pedestrian-friendly downtowns with urban vibes, to small town communities bustling with personality, to the Superstition Mountains where there is wide-open space and urban growth is on the horizon, the PHX East Valley has it all.

  LIFE AT CIRRUS

  As a leading manufacturer of personal aircraft, Cirrus is dedicated to the advancement of general aviation. The Cirrus Flying Club offers employees and their family members the unique opportunity to obtain their private pilot’s license in the comfort of a Cirrus or rent a Cirrus for an impromptu adventure at a greatly reduced rate.

  At Cirrus, we are committed to investing in the future of our employees and company by offering professional development and career progression opportunities that include onboarding, recurrent and area-specific training, talent acceleration and leadership development, continuing education, and tuition assistance programs.

  We also engage employees by offering several employee and family events throughout the year, as well as the opportunity to take part in activity clubs and community events. From holiday and special occasion celebrations to local runs and barbecues, our team can connect with each other, the community, and our customers.

  Why you should apply to this role at Cirrus Aircraft:

  • You are passionate about joining a leading manufacturer of personal aircrafts.
  • You can relocate and work onsite at one of our 3 Engineering Innovation Center’s.
  • New 200,000 sq ft Engineering Innovation Center (Summer 2023)
  • Award Winning Aviation Company
  • Industry Leading Innovation- Cirrus Parachute Technology

  OUR BENEFITS

  Cirrus offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, life, short and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, 401K retirement savings plan, voluntary vision, Employee Referral Incentive Program, vacation, and holiday pay. Additionally, all employees enjoy a discount at the company store and exclusive discounts from our world-class partners, like Garmin, Bose, AT&T, Microsoft, Fastenal and more.

  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.

• About the company

  The Cirrus Design Corporation, doing business as Cirrus Aircraft, is an aircraft manufacturer that was founded in 1984 by Alan and Dale Klapmeier to produce the VK-30 kit aircraft.

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