Cirrus

AD&D Aerospace Engineer Sr

ID 2026-4996
Category
Engineering
Position Type
Full-Time
Location Type
Onsite
Location
US-MN-Duluth

Overview

Define the future of aviation. Join Cirrus
Aircraft's team to build the greatest transformation in aviation since the jet
engine. certifiable flight technologies to bring simple and safe personal
flight to the masses.



The Advanced Development Group is a small and
nimble team that researches, designs, and tests concepts using rapid,
unconstrained set-based design methodologies. The scope of our projects ranges
from feature development to end-to-end systems and proof of concept aircraft,
spearheading the next products.



Look
no further, the future of aviation is here. Join our innovative company today.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct on-aircraft system integration and validation testing.
  • Performs fluid dynamics, aircraft performance, and stability and control.
  • Research, implement, and evaluate software algorithms.
  • Must be able to independently design and execute bench, ground, and flight tests, and analyze and present results.
  • Design, execute, and present trade studies pertaining to data, software, and network architecture.
  • Contribute towards overall architecture and strategy for the advanced flight systems.
  • Collaboration with electrical and mechanical engineering to achieve fully integrated systems will be required.
  • Experience with small multi-disciplinary teams is a plus.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering required.
  • 4-7 years' experience in a related field
  • Proficient in a professional environment developing MATLAB / Simulink control systems
  • Proficient in fluid dynamics, aircraft performance, and stability and control.
  • Proficient with engineering drawings, CAD software, and engineering configuration management.
  • Strong communication skills: Be able to concisely document and explain workflows and design choices.
  • Maintain clear documentation and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data engineering tasks with broader project goals.
  • Comfortable in driving results under uncertainty during the earlier stages of development
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a high functioning team
  • Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering.
  • Experience generating system and simulation models.
  • Experience troubleshooting and implementing solutions for aerodynamic challenges such as drag, cooling, stability and control, and slow speed handling.
  • Experience with developmental flight testing.
  • Experience with physics-based 6DOF simulations.
  • Experience with configuration and layout of new aircraft.
  • Development/operations of hardware-in-the-loop simulators, conducting testing and troubleshooting of HW/SW interfaces
  • Exposure to Part 23 and/or Part 25 federal regulations.

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

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Pay Range

Salary Range: USD $97,105.91/Yr. - USD $145,658.86/Yr.

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