Cirrus · 15 hours ago
AD&D Engineer Principal - A&E Systems
Duluth, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expCirrus Aircraft is a leading company in aviation innovation, seeking an AD&D Principal Engineer for their Avionics and Electrical department. This role involves driving early-stage development projects, from ideation to conceptual design, focusing on innovative aircraft systems.
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Responsibilities
Take full ownership of leading the development of Avionics and Electrical Systems from ideation through conceptual design and into practical product paths
Generate and test hypotheses through hands-on prototyping, simulation, and evaluation, with minimal supervision
Create and manage development plans focused on early-stage exploration, requirements capture, and concept validation
Engineer and refine requirements and objectives through stakeholder engagement and iterative experimentation
Translate verbal direction and vision into actionable design objectives and development strategies
Collaborate directly with pilots, mechanics, and experimental technicians, as well as external stakeholders such as Product Development, Certification, and Production teams
Foster a culture of rapid prototyping, testing, and iteration, learning from both success and failure
Communicate complex ideas effectively and efficiently to diverse audiences
Travel up to 25% may be required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering (or related STEM discipline)
10+ years of experience in aviation, aerospace, or advanced product development
Broad technical skillset related to aircraft, with strong understanding of avionics and electrical systems
Previous early product development experience – from a clean sheet to working prototypes
Proven track record of producing results when developing new designs or products
Willingness to take smart risks, accept accountability, and fix mistakes
Demonstrated ability to lead small technical teams and manage early development projects
Intrinsic motivation to drive progress - to explore, challenge, and innovate – and to minimize administrative overhead
Experienced in iterative development cycles, with a strong ability to identify non-viable solutions early and reorient technical strategy quickly
Strong hands-on skills in prototyping, simulation, and testing
Comfortable operating under tight deadlines with minimal direction and in a shop or lab environment
Proficient in creating engineering design definition - 3D models, 2D drawings, sketches, schematics, BOMs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Familiarity with system development standards (e.g., ARP4754A, ARP4761)
Preferred
Master's degree in related discipline
Previous experience in aircraft program development; leading integrated product teams, or similar technical teams
Private pilots certificate or personal aviation experience
Familiarity with PTC products (e.g. CREO, Windchill)
Familiarity with Mathworks products (e.g. Matlab, Simulink)
Familiarity with Atlassian products (e.g. Jira, Confluence)
Proficient in at least one coding language
Experience with FAA certification processes and standards (e.g. Part 23, Part 27, Advisory Circulars, Industry Consensus Standards)
Benefits
401(k) Plan : Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting.
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.
Company
Cirrus
Cirrus Aircraft is the global leader in personal aviation.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2024-07-12IPO
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Patrick Waddick
President, Innovation & Operations
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