Advanced Design Avionics and Electrical Engineer 2

Cirrus Aircraft

Duluth (MN)

On-site

USD 78,578 - 117,867

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Well-being program

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft in Duluth, MN seeks an early-career Avionics & Electrical Engineer 2 to conduct R&D activities from requirements to prototyping and validation. You will work on electrical systems, avionics, autopilot, and related domains in a collaborative lab and flight-test environment.

Requires a BS in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering and at least 2 years of aerospace experience, with hands-on lab skills and proficiency with NI LabView, Matlab, and CAD tools.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or greater in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering.
Minimum of 2 years aerospace industry experience.
Proficiency with electrical/electronic design tools.
Experience with prototyping and lab testing.
Familiar with applicable regulations like Part 23/25.

Responsibilities

Design and prototype electrical/electronic systems in labs and flight tests.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve goals.
Execute assignments with minimal guidance.
Develop and validate functional and performance requirements.
Hands-on building using lab tools and equipment.
Develop and execute test plans for prototypes.
Generate schematics and wiring diagrams per procedures.
Participate in test aircraft installations and evaluations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Hands-on prototyping

Electrical testing tools

Python/ Raspberry Pi prototyping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

National Instruments LabView

Matlab System Composer

Creo CAD

Windchill Jira

LTSpice/ Visio

MS Office & Power BI

Job description

Overview

The Advanced Design & Development (AD&D) is seeking an early career AD&D Avionics and Electrical (A&E) Engineer 2 responsible for conducting research & development activities that include requirements development, system definition, prototyping and validation of new designs. The work ranges from simple electrical/electronic prototyping to integration of complex systems in labs and on aircraft in a Research & Development (R&D) environment. Systems in scope include electrical systems, electrical power generation, flight controls, avionics, autopilot systems, motor controls, antennae, and navigation systems. This position necessitates multi-disciplinary collaboration to develop new systems. The ideal candidate is a curious self-starter, thrives in a creative environment where complex problems need new solutions, and can balance analytical skills with pragmatic hands‑on prototyping. The lifecycle of projects ranges from early concepts through transition into formal programs.

Responsibilities

Design and prototype electrical and electronic systems using mockups, prototype tools, integration labs, flight test assets, as well as via flight test.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and third parties to achieve shared goals. Team player.
Execute assignments and drives results with minimal guidance.
Develop and validate functional and performance requirements of system requirements based on exploratory R&D.
Hands‑on building of systems using a mix of hand tools and common industrial equipment available in electrical/electronics labs.
Develop and execute test plans to evaluate prototypes using test and validation equipment.
Generate engineering documentation, such as schematics and wiring diagrams, in accordance with company procedures to develop and evaluate design data for future platforms.
Participate in the developmental installations and evaluations of test aircraft.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or greater in a technical field related to Electrical or Aerospace Engineering
Minimum of 2 years industry experience in aerospace
Competent in electrical and electronic system design tools and practices.
Track record driving results under uncertainty during the earlier stages of development
Ability to work independently as well as part of a highly functioning team.
Proficiency using industry equipment such as a soldering iron, digital voltmeter, oscilloscope, function generator, and spectrum analyzer
Experienced with prototyping methods & tools, including some programming (Python, Raspberry Pi, etc.).
Experienced with integration labs with National Instruments equipment and Matlab System Composer.
Strong communication skills: document and demonstrate sound rationale for design choices.
Familiar with systems engineering practices and associated tools, such as JAMA.
Knowledgeable in one or more of the following or similar: Capital, LTSpice, Visio, MatchCAD
Familiar with one or more of the following, or similar: Windchill, and Atlassian Jira
Familiar with common office tools: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and Microsoft Power Bi.
Able to open and interrogate CAD models (Creo).
Lead generating system and simulation models using Matlab, Raspberry Pi, Python, etc.
Lead with National Instruments LabView and Matlab of hardware‑in‑the‑loop simulators, conducting testing and troubleshooting of HW/SW interfaces
Experience with developmental flight testing.
Pilot experience desirable.
Exposure to Part 23 and/or Part 25 federal regulations.

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts:FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
Well-being:Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations