Structures Design Engineer II

Cirrus Aircraft

$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-year degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or relevant engineering discipline.
  • 3+ years of progressive engineering experience required.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
  • Experience with mechanical structures and composites preferred.
  • Working knowledge of CAD, PDM/PLM, and collaboration tools; familiarity with PTC Creo, PTC Windchill PDM, and Atlassian JIRA preferred.
  • Ability to communicate technical information clearly, in English.

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering expertise to support design, test, and certification of aircraft.
  • Acquire industry standard practices in aircraft design and manufacturing processes.
  • Troubleshoot installation and quality issues, recommending corrective actions.
  • Use FAA regulations to streamline certification processes.
  • Review and check models and drawings, applying necessary adjustments and improvements.
  • Identify and coordinate with suppliers for materials and components.
  • Work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plan with up to 5% dollar-for-dollar match and full vesting after one year.
  • Employer-paid coverages including life and disability insurance.
  • Comprehensive health coverage options including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Incentives for health goals through free health tracking programs.
  • Generous paid time off starting at 120 hours in the first year.
  • Employee referral bonuses for bringing in new talent.
  • Career development opportunities including tuition reimbursement.
  • Exclusive discounts from partner companies and marketplaces.
  • Engagement initiatives through company and employee clubs.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

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

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions
  • 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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • 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.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Drives Results
  • Resourcefulness'
  • Self-Development
  • Tech Savvy

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:
  • 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting after one year of employment.
  • Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
  • Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.
  • Generous PTO: 120 hours accrued within the first year.
  • Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.
  • Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
  • Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
  • Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

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