Sustaining Aircraft Systems Engineer Sr

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The primary responsibility of the Aircraft Systems Engineer in the Field Sustaining Engineering department is to provide engineering support and troubleshooting guidance for all certified Cirrus products (current and legacy). Secondary responsibilities include but are not limited to design for reliability improvement, design for manufacturability and/or serviceability improvement, customer satisfaction improvement, and component obsolescence support. The aforementioned responsibilities shall be accomplished in accordance with all governing FAA regulations and Cirrus specifications, investigated using a combination of analysis, bench, and flight testing, and incorporated using best design practices to ensure a robust product line for years to come.

This position will be located in Duluth, MN for 2-3 months for training, then be relocated to Knoxville, TN.

• Investigation and testing of aircraft systems and equipment, including:
  • Research and identification of potential solutions to design objectives
  • Test case development, execution, and troubleshooting on both bench and aircraft
  • Requirement development and traceability
  • Detail design and installation
• Coordinate development and system integration within Cirrus and with suppliers
• Generate high quality reports and test plans that will be used to meet FAR Part 23 requirements
• Investigate and troubleshoot aircraft system issue reports from production and field aircraft
• Support the Field Service team in addressing issues on aircraft

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field (or equivalent) required
• 5+ years experience engineering experience required, general aviation aircraft/systems/structures preferred
• Experience with aircraft systems development processes and requirements traceability preferred
• Aircraft systems design, integration, installation, testing and certification experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of aircraft, automotive, or consumer/mechanical systems desired
• Experience with data acquisition system development and application desired
• FAA certification experience preferred
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak the English language
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner
• Ability to work both independently and within a cross-functional team
• Ability to efficiently learn new skills and manage multiple tasks
• Use of lab equipment such air-conditioning system maintenance software and test equipment
• Ability to interpret various forms of data and use the information to determine cause and justify solutions to issues
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio)

• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak the English language
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner
• Ability to work both independently and within a cross-functional team
• Ability to efficiently learn new skills and manage multiple tasks
• Use of lab equipment such air-conditioning system maintenance software and test equipment
• Ability to interpret various forms of data and use the information to determine cause and justify solutions to issues
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio)

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes, contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.
• Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
• Collaborates: Builds…