Advanced Design Aircraft Concepts Leader

• Develop lead and manage a small team of multidisciplinary engineers.
• Lead aircraft conceptual design aircraft modification designs and new powerplants and mechanical systems evaluations.
• Execute aircraft sizing studies mission definition performance analyses and range/payload optimization.
• Execute airframe design including configuration layout structural design materials weight estimation and manufacturability considerations.
• Execute powerplant and mechanical system design including installation geometry cooling airflow management routing vibration and system integration.
• Conduct weight cost and reliability assessments for feasibility and down select decisions.
• Execute the design build and test of wind tunnel models and first-flight-ready proof of concept aircraft .
• Collaborate and coordinate closely with other teams including but not Advanced Systems Advanced Manufacturing Industrial Design Experimental Manufacturing Flight Test Customer Experience and Platform Leadership Teams.
• Communicate complex technical concepts risks findings and recommendations to leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Provide product strategy and guidance including input on technical and product road maps marketing requirements and objectives and design requirements and objectives
• Complete assigned tasks on time and budget.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently to diverse audiences.
• Travel up to 25% may be required.

• Bachelors degree in Aerospace Mechanical Systems Engineering or related field. Masters degree preferred.
• 5 years direct management experience leading teams of 10 or more engineering staff.
• 10 years of experience in aircraft design build and test.
• Pilot certificate (private or higher preferred).
• Hands-on experience working on multiple aircraft (building testing maintaining etc.).
• Strong understanding of aerodynamics aircraft performance propulsion/powerplants and flight control systems.
• Strong understanding of prototype fabrication methods and early flight test processes.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and ability to read and interpret CFD results and aircraft performance reports.
• Proven ability to lead early-phase development from clean-sheet concepts through prototype build and testing.
• Ability to make rapid sound engineering decisions with limited data.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations guidance materials and safety of flight and airworthiness requirements and processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building homebuilt experimental or one-off prototype aircraft.
• Experience planning and executing wind-tunnel tests and analyzing aerodynamic data.
• Experience supporting flight-test operations or performing flight-test engineering tasks.
• Experience with advanced propulsion concepts and unconventional powerplant installations.
• Experience with complex requirements sets systems development assurance processes and systems safety analysis methods.
• Proficiency with PTC CREO/Windchill MathWorks tools (e.g. Matlab Simulink) Atlassian tools (e.g. Jira) and programming languages (e.g. Python or C).
• Experience performing multidisciplinary trade studies and influencing configuration downselect decisions.
• Familiarity with FAA certification frameworks (Part 23 Part 27 ACs and industry consensus standards).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate negotiate and collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization from the shop floor to the C-suite

Our 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

These benefits are designed to support your well-being growth and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Other Duties
Please note that 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.