Senior Avionics & Electrical Sustain Engineer

Cirrus Aircraft Ltd.; Duluth, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Employer-Paid Coverages

401(k) Plan

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft Ltd. in Duluth, Minnesota, is seeking a Sustaining Engineer to provide ongoing engineering support for the SR2X and SF50 fleets. You will evaluate, redesign components for reliability, cost, weight and safety, and resolve avionics/electrical issues with compliance to FAA regulations.

The role requires coordinating with multiple departments and vendors, running medium-sized projects, and delivering high-quality test plans and reports to meet FAR Part 23 requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent) required
• 4-7 years' experience with general aviation aircraft/avionics preferred
• Experience with software development processes and requirements traceability preferred
• Avionics systems and/or software design, integration, installation, testing and certification experience
• Experience in aircraft, automotive, or consumer electronics circuit design and integration desired
• Experience with data acquisition system development and application desired
• Experience performing system safety assessments required
• FAA certification experience preferred
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak the English language
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner
• Ability to work both independently and within a cross-functional team
• Ability to efficiently learn new skills and manage multiple tasks
• Use of lab equipment, such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio)

Responsibilities

• Requirements development and traceability
• Research and identification of potential solutions to design objectives
• Detail design and installation
• Test case development, execution, and troubleshooting on both bench and aircraft
• Coordinate design development and system integration within Cirrus and with subcontractors
• Generate high quality reports and test plans that will be used to meet FAR Part 23 requirements
• Investigate and troubleshoot software issues reports from field aircraft to resolution
• Support production and field team in addressing software issues on production and field aircraft .
• Investigate and troubleshoot electrical issues reports from field aircraft
• Support production and service teams in addressing avionics and electrical issues on production and field aircraft.
• Support production and field service teams in addressing electrical issues on production and field aircraft. Apply pertinent sections of Federal Aviation Regulations Part 23.

Job description

Cirrus Aircraft Ltd. in Duluth, Minnesota, is seeking a Sustaining Engineer to provide ongoing engineering support for the SR2X and SF50 fleets. You will evaluate, redesign components for reliability, cost, weight and safety, and resolve avionics/electrical issues with compliance to FAA regulations.

The role requires coordinating with multiple departments and vendors, running medium-sized projects, and delivering high-quality test plans and reports to meet FAR Part 23 requirements.