Senior Airframe Structures Engineer

Senior Airframe Structures Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: SENIO011678

Location: Duluth MN, 4514 Taylor Cir, Duluth, MN 55811, USA

Job Summary:

The Structures, Airframe Senior Engineer provides designs for structural components and assemblies. The 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:

• 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:

• 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.
• 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: 100 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.