Future Flight Decks Sr Principal Engineer

The AD&D Engineer Principal Sr. - Future Flight Decks is a forward-thinking engineering leader responsible for driving the early-stage development of intelligent automated aircraft systems within the Cirrus Advanced Design and Development (AD&D) team. This position will lead the technical work to explore and develop new philosophies and design concepts related to simplified vehicle operations - including new flight deck technologies advanced display and software features and next generation control architectures. This role will be a key pillar of the AD&D team will own the maturation of new ideas into validated concepts and is focused on the initial phases of aircraft developmentideation hypothesis generation stakeholder engagement technology maturation and conceptual design. The successful candidate for this role will be a balanced future-minded pilot avionics human factors and concept prototyping engineer.

• Take full ownership of leading the development of Future Flight Decks pilot-vehicle interfaces flight control inceptors and their associated systems and software features -- from ideation thru conceptual design and into practical product paths.
• Lead the drafting and refinement of future pilot-vehicle-interface philosophies and concepts of operation for simplified vehicle operations.
• Lead the design fabrication and refinement of flight deck mockups and developmental simulators.
• Create and manage development plans focused on early-stage exploration requirements capture and concept validation.
• Design and validate control logic for automated system and equipment functionality.
• Generate and test hypotheses through iterative hands-on prototyping simulation and evaluation with minimal supervision.
• Organize and conduct pilot and non-pilot user evaluations to assess concept prototypes and identify follow on questions risks issues or areas of improvement.
• Organize define analyze and validate pilot functional tasks.
• Engineer and refine requirements and objectives through stakeholder engagement and iterative experimentation.
• Translate verbal direction and vision into actionable design objectives and development strategies.
• Collaborate directly with pilots mechanics and experimental technicians as well as external stakeholders such as Product Development Certification and Production teams.
• Work closely with other groups developing embedded systems advanced sensing systems advanced flight controls and automated systems.
• Foster a culture of rapid prototyping testing and iteration learning from both success and failure.
• Communicate complex ideas effectively and efficiently to diverse audiences.
• Travel up to 25% may be required.

• Bachelors degree in Aerospace Mechanical Electrical or Systems Engineering (or related STEM discipline). Masters Degree preferred.
• 12 years of experience in aerospace or user interface product development.
• Broad technical skillset related to aircraft with strong understanding of pilot-vehicle interfaces.
• Previous early product development or user interface experience from a clean sheet to working prototypes.
• Proven track record of producing results when developing new designs or products.
• Willingness to take smart risks accept accountability and fix mistakes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead small technical teams and manage early development projects.
• Intrinsic motivation to drive progress - to explore challenge and innovate and to minimize administrative overhead.
• Experienced in iterative development cycles with a strong ability to identify non-viable solutions early and reorient technical strategy quickly.
• Strong hands-on skills in prototyping simulation and testing.
• Comfortable operating under tight deadlines with minimal direction and in a shop or lab environment.
• Proficient in creating engineering design definition - 3D models 2D drawings sketches schematics BOMs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Private fixed-wing pilot with instrument rating.
• Advanced ratings or experience in multiple types would be beneficial for this role; Previous experience with automotive or computer user interface development; Previous experience with new avionics controls and display feature development; Experience with creative consumer or design-related product development; Experience with human factors design evaluations and data reduction processes; Previous aircraft development program experience from early concepts to entry into service; Previous experience leading Integrated Product Teams or similar technical teams; Familiarity with Figma and ProtoPie design and prototyping tools; Familiarity with PTC products (e.g. CREO Windchill); Familiarity with Mathworks products (e.g. Matlab Simulink); Familiarity with Atlassian products (e.g. Jira Confluence); Proficient in at least one coding language; Experience with FAA certification processes and standards (e.g. Part 23 Part 27 Advisory Circulars Industry Consensus Standards).

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
  

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.