Aerospace Engineer

Define the future of aviation. Join Cirrus Aircraft’s team to build the greatest transformation in aviation since the jet engine. certifiable flight technologies to bring simple and safe personal flight to the masses.

The Advanced Development Group is a small and nimble team that researches, designs, and tests concepts using rapid, unconstrained set-based design methodologies. The scope of our projects ranges from feature development to end-to-end systems and proof of concept aircraft, spearheading the next products.

Look no further, the future of aviation is here. Join our innovative company today.

• Conduct on-aircraft system integration and validation testing.
• Performs fluid dynamics, aircraft performance, and stability and control.
• Research, implement, and evaluate software algorithms.
• Must be able to independently design and execute bench, ground, and flight tests, and analyze and present results.
• Design, execute, and present trade studies pertaining to data, software, and network architecture.
• Contribute towards overall architecture and strategy for the advanced flight systems.
• Collaboration with electrical and mechanical engineering to achieve fully integrated systems will be required.
• Experience with small multi-disciplinary teams is a plus.

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.

• Bachelors degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 3-10 years’ experience in a related field
• Proficient in a professional environment developing MATLAB / Simulink control systems
• Proficient in fluid dynamics, aircraft performance, and stability and control.
• Proficient with engineering drawings, CAD software, and engineering configuration management.
• Strong communication skills:
  Be able to concisely document and explain workflows and design choices.
• Maintain clear documentation and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data engineering tasks with broader project goals.
• Comfortable in driving results under uncertainty during the earlier stages of development
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a high functioning team

• Advanced degree in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience generating system and simulation models.
• Experience troubleshooting and implementing solutions for aerodynamic challenges such as drag, cooling, stability and control, and slow speed handling.
• Experience with developmental flight testing.
• Experience with physics-based 6
  
  DOF simulations.
• Experience with configuration and layout of new aircraft.
• Development/operations of hardware-in-the-loop simulators, conducting testing and troubleshooting of HW/SW interfaces
• Exposure to Part 23 and/or Part 25 federal regulations.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Directs Work:
  Provides direction, delegates, and removes obstacles to get work done.
• Situational Adaptability:
  Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
• Manages Complexity:
  Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes, contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Communicates Effectively:
  Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan
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  Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting.
• Employer-Paid Coverages
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  Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
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  Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
• Free Health Tracking
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  With rewards for meeting health goals.
• Generous PTO
  : 120 hours accrued within the first year.
• Employee Referral Bonus
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  For referring talented candidates.
• Career Development
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