Parachute Mechanical Systems Engineer 2

Responsibilities

• Technical areas of responsibility include: Requirements, Design, Traceability, and Installation of on-aircraft equipment working with multi-disciplinary team.
• Ensure system requirements comply with Part 23, ASTMs, and other regulatory, industry requirements, or MIL standards.
• Complete project assignments and takes responsibility for designs and design outcomes.
• Integration Test definition (requirements-based testing), execution, and troubleshooting both for on aircraft and bench level testing.
• Validating performance and supporting certification.
• Interface and collaborate with various aircraft disciplines (structural, electrical, flight-test, etc.) on both current and new Cirrus Aircraft platforms.
• Perform system analysis and modeling such as: Thermal/Heat Transfer Analysis, Flow/Pressure Drop Analysis, Component Sizing Analysis (Fan, Pump, Heat Exchanger, Valves), and Control System Architecture & Analysis.
• Perform trade studies involving weight, cost, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Active involvement in development and certification of aircraft systems under FAR Part 23 or Part 25.
• Research industry guidance documents for best practices, e.g. SAE.
• Support technical publications by providing source data and reviewing publications such as: system operating manuals, maintenance manuals, instructions for continued airworthiness.
• Support periodic travel for Technical Interchange Meetings, Program Reviews, Testing, and Aircraft Field Support.
• Interpret and use aircraft technical documentation such as: system schematics, mechanical drawings, electrical drawings, aircraft technical publications, Standards (14CFR, MIL, SAE, ASTM, RTCA, etc.).
• Participates in personal and department's continuous improvement activities.
• Anticipates projects tasks.
• Provides guidance and task to junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering. 3 or more years' experience
• Proficiency in PLM and CAD software
• Strong understanding of top-down modeling principles and practices
• Proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerance
• Ability to work effectively with others in a cross functional organization
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Distinguishing Skills And Experience: Experience with Windchill PDM and Creo/Pro-E.
• Experience in system validation & verification, including assembling validation, writing system test procedure, conducting integration testing, troubleshooting problem reports.
• Familiarity with environmental testing
• Demonstrated Proficiencies/Skills/Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak the English language
• Ability to work both independently and within a cross-functional team
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with Chief Engineers and management peer groups.

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