Job Summary
The Structures, Airframe Engineer 2 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.
Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions
- Provide engineering technical expertise and support integrated teams to design, test and certify aircraft across all Cirrus models.
- Acquire cirrus and industry standard practices in design of aircraft and manufacturing processes.
- 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.
- 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
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.
- 4-year degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline.
- 3 or more years progressive engineering experience required.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
- Experience with mechanical structures and composite (preferred).
- Working knowledge of CAD, PDM/PLM, and collaboration tools. Familiarity with PTC Creo, PTC Windchill PDM, and Atlassian JIRA tools preferred.
- 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
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Drives Results
- Resourcefulness'
- Self-Development
- Tech Savvy
Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:
- 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting after one year of employment.
- 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.
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.
Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- 4-year degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or relevant engineering discipline
- 3 or more years progressive engineering experience
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes
- Experience with mechanical structures and composite
- Working knowledge of CAD, PDM/PLM, and collaboration tools
Cirrus Aircraft Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cirrus Aircraft and has not been reviewed or approved by Cirrus Aircraft.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match and quick vesting bolsters long-term savings. This element reliably enhances total compensation across roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (including HDHPs with HSA contributions and a PPO) plus dental and vision provide broad coverage choice. Wellness resources such as Calm, EAP sessions, and Hinge Health add meaningful support.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Distinctive aviation perks like a discounted Company Flying Club and regular company/community events add lifestyle value. Additional discounts, tuition assistance, and recognition programs further round out the package.
Cirrus Aircraft Insights
What We Do
Cirrus Aircraft is the global leader in personal aviation. Founded in 1984, the brand is, most notably, known for: • Producing the industry's best-selling piston aircraft, the SR Series • Innovating the world’s first single-engine personal jet, the Vision Jet • Earning “the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America,” the Robert J. Collier Trophy • Pioneering the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system to be included as standard equipment on an aircraft, the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) The company has four locations in the United States. - Duluth, Minnesota - Grand Forks, North Dakota - Knoxville, Tennessee - McKinney, Texas
