Cirrus Aircraft
Job Description
Flight Systems – Staff Engineer
Advance Design and Development
Description:
Cirrus Aircrafts Mission is to deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety to our customers. Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the worlds first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed nine million hours and over 170 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. Find out more at .
Cirrus offers a competitive benefits package and 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 pilots license in the comfort of a Cirrus or rent a Cirrus for an impromptu adventure at a greatly reduced rate. We are committed to investing in the future of our employees and company by offering professional development and career progression opportunities and we 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.
Job Summary:
The R&D Flight Systems – Staff Engineer conducts research, definition, and initial integration of a variety of flight systems. The role spans systems such as flight controls, avionics and electrical power systems for general aviation aircraft. The role works closely with equipment manufacturers, as well as other systems engineers, pilots, and others across the engineering organization to establish and refine cross-system requirements for highly integrated aircraft flight systems to help ensure a high-quality end user experience with a safe, robust, and intuitive system design. The R&D Flight Systems – Staff Engineer reports to the Manager of Flight Systems. This is a full-time engineering position.
Supervisory Responsibility:
None
Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
The R&D Flight Systems – Staff Engineer performs the following functions with limited guidance from their manager:
· Definition and initial integration of flight systems and equipment, including:
o Participates in technology road mapping
o Conducts conceptual research and development of systems
o Develops proof of concept systems
o Develops requirements and traceability
o Conducts feasibility studies and technology identification of potential solutions to design objectives
o Participates in preliminary design and installation development of systems and equipment
o Supports continued system development
· Coordinates initial design development and system integration within Cirrus and with subcontractors
· Generates high fidelity development planning that will support FAR Part 23 certification requirements.
· Generates engineering documentation in accordance with company procedures to develop and maintain type design data for multiple aircraft.
· Conducts subsystem and system validation, including utilization of integration labs and eventual flightworthy systems.
· Mentors junior engineers
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The below requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Education and/or Experience:
· Bachelors degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent) required
· 10 years experience with aerospace systems development/integration
Distinguishing Education and/or Experience:
· Pilot experience desirable.
· Prior experience with the following is desirable:
o Integrated avionics systems (e.g. G1000, G3000, etc.) or fly-by-wire systems
o Avionics systems, software and hardware development processes (e.g. ARP-4754/DO-178/DO-254).
o Requirements traceability (DOORS, JAMA, etc.)
o Equipment environmental qualification (e.g. DO-160)
o Basic mechanical Creo (CAD) drawing ability
Demonstrated Proficiencies/Skills/Abilities:
· 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 lab equipment, such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers
· Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio)
· Familiarity with Atlassian JIRA, PTC Windchill PDM, and PTC Creo tools preferred
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 job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Overtime hours may be required. Up to 10 of travel is expected.
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.
