Senior Airframe Structures Engineer

Job Summary

The Structures, Airframe Senior Engineer designs structural components and assemblies, develops preliminary design concepts, conducts research and inquiries, creates models, drawings, and certification documentation to support new product to production release projects.

• Provide engineering technical expertise and support integrated teams to design, test and certify aircraft across all Cirrus models.
• Troubleshoot installation and quality issues; disposition corrective actions and design changes.
• Use Federal Aviation Regulations Part 23 to develop Method of Compliance (MOC) as needed to streamline certification. Familiarity with FAA certification experience desired.
• Assist other structures personnel as required or assigned.
• Read and review prototype and production part, assembly, and installation models and drawings. Apply reduced dimensions and GD&T to drawings as appropriate; assess and improve tolerance stack‑up.
• Identify, select, and coordinate with suppliers.
• Work independently and within cross‑functional teams.

• 4‑year degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline.
• Six or more years of progressive engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of multiple manufacturing processes.
• Experience with composite and mechanical structures.
• Application of Design to Cost, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly, or Design for Maintainability concepts.
• Working knowledge of CAD, PDM/PLM, and collaboration tools. Familiarity with PTC Creo, PTC Windchill PDM, and Atlassian JIRA tools preferred.
• Assist project teams on program management data gathering.
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge clearly, understandably, and in an audience‑appropriate manner. Must read, write, and speak English fluently.

• Direct Work
• Situational Adaptability
• Manages Complexity
• Communicates Effectively

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

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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