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Cirrus Aircraft

Designs certified aircraft with CAPS parachute

Manager Propulsion Systems Engineering

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDuluth, MN, USA$151.6k - $227.3k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is required.
  • At least 8 years of experience in aircraft propulsion systems is required.
  • At least 3 years of leadership experience is required.
  • Demonstrated expertise in aircraft systems or airframe structures is required.
  • The candidate must demonstrate sound judgment.
  • The candidate must effectively manage stress, competing work demands, and multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills on technical issues are required, along with initiative to fill gaps when necessary.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, integration, and certification of propulsion-related systems with engine and propeller manufacturers, including fire extinguishing, fire detection, engine controls and indications, powerplant cooling, fuel systems, induction, and exhaust on the SR and SF platforms and new projects.
  • Lead and coordinate development and system integration work with subcontractors and external suppliers.
  • Interface with other aircraft disciplines, including structural and electrical engineering, engineering flight test, airworthiness, and experimental teams across the Cirrus Aircraft platform.
  • Work with a multidisciplinary team on propulsion system design and development.
  • Identify, select, and coordinate with component and system suppliers.
  • Participate actively in the development and certification of powerplant systems under FAR Part 23 or Part 33.
  • Research industry guidance documents for best practices, including SAE, ASTM, and RTCA materials.
  • Define and execute systems engineering technical processes.
  • Provide technical mentoring on thermal analysis, modal analysis and vibration, fluid dynamics, and propulsion system architecture.
  • Perform and/or approve thorough trade studies involving weight, cost, reliability, and manufacturability.
  • Author, check, and/or approve 3D models and drawings of propulsion systems in Creo.
  • Author, check, and/or approve documents including test plans and reports, certification reports, and other engineering documents.
  • Approve work orders to build or modify experimental aircraft and other ground test articles.
  • Actively manage the performance of direct reports by facilitating weekly team meetings to align on project goals and team commitments, holding one-to-one meetings, addressing performance improvement as necessary, and conducting annual reviews.
  • Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master of Business Administration (MBA) is preferred.
  • Propulsion systems experience is preferred.

About the Company

Cirrus Aircraft

Designs certified aircraft with CAPS parachute

Cirrus Aircraft designs and builds general aviation airplanes with a focus on safety through its Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS). Its lineup includes the SR20 and SR22 piston aircraft and the Vision SF50 personal jet, with CAPS standard on every model. The company differentiates itself by making the parachute system a core feature and by using composites and advanced glass cockpits to ease piloting. Its goal is to make personal aviation safer and more accessible by combining capable aircraft with built-in emergency safety features.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Duluth, MN
Founded
1984

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