Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Flight Test Project Engineer to support engineering test and evaluation activities. In this role, you will lead and coordinate the efforts of flight test engineers and instrumentation teams to execute comprehensive flight test programs. You will oversee key aspects of flight test projects, contribute to the design and development of aircraft and aircraft systems, and ensure all testing aligns with regulatory requirements and product specifications.
Primary Duties:
Primary responsibility of this position is Instrumentation Engineering, which includes following:
- Develop and implementation of aircraft instrumentation, data recording, telemetry, and data analysis hardware and software.
- Oversee flight test equipment inventory and instrument calibrations.
- Gather, analyze, and report on ground and flight test data.
Auxiliary Duties:
Secondary responsibility is to provide backup support to flight test engineers for developmental and certification efforts, which include the following:
- Participate in all aspects of engineering test and evaluation activities.
- Prepare Test Plans and Test Cards.
- Conduct daily brief of aircraft configuration, weight and balance, status, and limitations.
- Perform Flight Test Engineer duties during flight in experimental aircraft.
- Perform Flight Test Director duties during test flights.
- Evaluate compliance with federal regulations, design requirements and objectives.
- Communicate test results to engineering personnel, corporate officers, contractor, and FAA personnel.
- Recommend changes to aircraft and aircraft systems to meet design and regulatory requirements, design objectives, and customer needs and safety.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering related discipline; preferably in Electrical or Systems Engineering Discipline for Instrumentation Engineer.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:
- Experience with data digital data acquisition hardware and software.
- Good communication, computer, leadership, organizational and multitasking skills.
Certificate or Licensures:
This position does not require pilot certification, but the following are preferred for all flight test engineering staff:
- FAA Private Pilot, Single Engine Land.
Competencies:
Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:
- 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.
These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!
This opportunity is located in Duluth, Minnesota. As the home to our corporate headquarters, Duluth is a four-season city on the western tip of Lake Superior and was voted “Best Town” by Outside Magazine. The splendor of the largest freshwater lake in the world offers a multitude of outdoor activities for adventure or rejuvenation. The North Shore lifestyle is known its year-round activities, including bicycle and snowmobile trails, kayaking, rock climbing, fishing, hiking, golfing, sailing and skiing. And as a top employer in the area, Cirrus Aircraft was recently named “Best Overall Large Company to Work for in the Northland” and “Best Workplace Culture” by the Duluth News Tribune readers.
Other Duties
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.
Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
