Structures Engineer 2

Cirrus Aircraft

Duluth (MN)

On-site

USD 80,048 - 120,072

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Employer-Paid Coverages

Flexible Spending Accounts

Well-being programs

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Career Development

Exclusive Discounts

Community & Engagement

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft in Duluth, Minnesota is seeking a Structures, Airframe Engineer 2 to provide designs for structural components and assemblies. Responsibilities include offering engineering support, troubleshooting, and coordinating with suppliers, while ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a 4-year degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering along with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Cirrus offers comprehensive health coverage, a generous PTO plan, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

3 or more years of progressive engineering experience required.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes is essential.
Experience with mechanical structures and composites preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering technical expertise to design, test, and certify aircraft.
Troubleshoot installation and quality issues with corrective actions.
Coordinate with suppliers and work within cross-functional teams.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Aerospace engineering

CAD

PDM/PLM tools

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

4-year degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or relevant engineering discipline

Tools

PTC Creo

PTC Windchill PDM

Atlassian JIRA

Job description

Overview

The Structures, Airframe Engineer 2 provides designs for structural components and assemblies. The engineer is responsible for preliminary design concepts, research and investigation, models, drawings, and certification documentation to support new product to production release projects.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering technical expertise and support integrated teams to design, test and certify aircraft across all Cirrus models.
Acquire Cirrus and industry standard practices in design of aircraft and manufacturing processes.
Troubleshoot installation and quality issues, and disposition corrective actions and design changes.
Use Federal Aviation Regulations Part 23 to develop MOC as needed to streamline certification. Familiarity with FAA certification experience desired.
Read and check prototype & production part, assembly, and installation models and drawings. Apply reduced dimensions and GD&T to drawings as appropriate, and assess / improve upon tolerance stack‑up.
Identify, select, and coordinate with suppliers.
Work both independently and within cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

4‑year degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline.
3 or more years progressive engineering experience required.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
Experience with mechanical structures and composite (preferred).
Working knowledge of CAD, PDM/PLM, and collaboration tools. Familiarity with PTC Creo, PTC Windchill PDM, and Atlassian JIRA tools preferred.
Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear, understandable, and audience appropriate manner. Must have the ability to read, write and speak the English language.

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