Lead Powerplant Systems Engineer – Propulsion & Certification

Cirrus Aircraft; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 126,320 - 189,481; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401(k) Plan: Company match

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Career development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft is seeking an Aircraft Systems Engineer specializing in Powerplant Systems to design, develop, integrate, and certify propulsion systems with engine and/or propeller manufacturers for the SR and SF platforms and future programs.

The successful candidate will coordinate with subcontractors and external suppliers, lead cross-disciplinary propulsion teams, and ensure design-for-cost and manufacturability while adhering to FAR Part 23/25/33 requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 10 years of experience in mechanical and parachute systems is desired.
• Direct management experience with teams of at least 5 people is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interface with other aircraft engineering disciplines across Cirrus Aircraft product platforms.
• Partner with Advance Design & Development for NPIS projects and new technologies.
• Coordinate with Project Engineers and Program Managers for staffing and technical guidance.
• Lead multi-discipline propulsion system design development teams.
• Identify, select, and coordinate with component and system suppliers.
• Involved in development and certification of powerplant systems under FAR Part 23, 25, or 33.
• Review industry guidance docs (SAE, ASTM, RTCA).
• Manage design-for-cost, manufacturability, and serviceability initiatives.
• Perform systems engineering process definition and execution.
• Approve Creo 3D models and drawings of propulsion systems.
• Approve test plans, reports, and certification documents.
• Lead trade studies on weight, cost, reliability, manufacturability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Creo

Job description

Cirrus Aircraft is seeking an Aircraft Systems Engineer specializing in Powerplant Systems to design, develop, integrate, and certify propulsion systems with engine and/or propeller manufacturers for the SR and SF platforms and future programs.

The successful candidate will coordinate with subcontractors and external suppliers, lead cross-disciplinary propulsion teams, and ensure design-for-cost and manufacturability while adhering to FAR Part 23/25/33 requirements.