Aviation Electrical Engineer II: Design & Testing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Cirrus is seeking an Electrical Engineer to assist the Electrical Engineering department with design, integration, and testing of aircraft electrical systems and wire harnesses on Cirrus aircraft and test benches. You will work on power generation, distribution, and analog circuit design, with emphasis on reliable harness architecture.

The role requires 2–4 years in aviation electrical design, proficiency with CREO, MATLAB, Eagle, and lab equipment, and strong cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical or related engineering.
• 2–4 years of direct engineering experience in aviation or automotive electrical systems.
• Experience with wire harness design and aircraft electrical system integration.
• Proficient with lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers).
• Experience using CREO, MATLAB, Eagle, VBA or similar tools for design work.
• Ability to read/write technical documents and present design reviews clearly.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, certify, and support aircraft electrical systems such as power generation and distribution and wire harnesses.
• Develop and maintain electrical wiring diagrams and harness architecture to meet requirements.
• Draft electrical equipment assemblies and 3D models, and produce installation drawings for avionics systems.
• Select electrical components and support electrical integration with mechanical and avionics teams.
• Generate certification plans and FAR Part 23 compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and other functions to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Electrical design

Wire harness design

CREO

MATLAB

Eagle

VBA

Lab equipment usage

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical or related engineering

Tools

Siemens Capital Logic Designer

Harness Designer

Windchill PDM

JIRA

Job description

Cirrus is seeking an Electrical Engineer to assist the Electrical Engineering department with design, integration, and testing of aircraft electrical systems and wire harnesses on Cirrus aircraft and test benches. You will work on power generation, distribution, and analog circuit design, with emphasis on reliable harness architecture.

The role requires 2–4 years in aviation electrical design, proficiency with CREO, MATLAB, Eagle, and lab equipment, and strong cross-functional collaboration.