Aviation Electrical Design Engineer II

Cirrus Aircraft; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term |

401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Exclusive discounts

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft in Duluth, MN is seeking an Electrical Engineer to assist the Electrical Engineering department with the design, integration, and testing of electrical systems and wire harnesses on Cirrus aircraft and test benches. The role covers power generation, distribution, and analog circuit design.

You will develop wiring diagrams, harness architecture, 3D models, and installation drawings, and participate in component selection and certification activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, aerospace, industrial or computer engineering or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years direct experience in aviation/automotive electrical system and wire harness design.
• Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, data acquisition).
• Proficiency with CREO, Matlab, Eagle, VBA, or similar tools.
• Ability to read/write technical documents and present design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, certify, and support electrical systems and wire harnesses for Cirrus aircraft and test benches.
• Develop and maintain wiring diagrams and harness architecture to meet system requirements.
• Create electrical 3D models and drawings (parts, assemblies, installation) for aircraft systems including power distribution, RF, and data busses.
• Select electrical components and support electrical integration with other subsystems.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and generate certification plans/reports for FAR Part 23.
• Travel approximately 25% and maintain reliable attendance.

Skills

Electrical design

Wiring harness design

Communication

Reading/writing technical docs

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, aerospace, industrial or computer engineering

Master's degree

Tools

CREO

Matlab

Eagle

VBA

PTC Windchill PDM

Harness Designer

Job description

Cirrus Aircraft in Duluth, MN is seeking an Electrical Engineer to assist the Electrical Engineering department with the design, integration, and testing of electrical systems and wire harnesses on Cirrus aircraft and test benches. The role covers power generation, distribution, and analog circuit design.

You will develop wiring diagrams, harness architecture, 3D models, and installation drawings, and participate in component selection and certification activities.