AD&D System Automation Engineer Staff

• Work closely with Chief Engineers systems engineering avionics software engineers test pilots and human factors engineers to develop desired system functions behaviors and pilot interaction.
• Define automation mode logic and system behavior (including failure management annunciation and crew alerting) in partnership with systems engineers human factors and flight test.
• Develop prototype and validate architectures for aircraft system management and automation on new and existing aircraft platforms including integration and scalability considerations.
• Architect and prototype embedded control solutions involving sensing actuation and feedback logic.
• Assist in engineering stakeholder alignment concept validation rapid experimentation and maintain traceability to test evidence appropriate to the development stage.
• Particpate in technical reviews and drive resolution of risks hazards and integration issues.
• Assist in defineing validation and verification strategies across SIL/HIL/lab/flight test environments including objective entry/exit criteria for each phase of development.
• Help establish reusable engineering frameworks standards and patterns for controls networking sensing and software integration.
• Participate in conducting early phase system safety and system development assurance activities (FHA PSSA FMEAs requirements reviews requirements validation etc.) in collaboration with system safety and certification stakeholders.
• Generate engineering data and documentation such as trade studies interface definitions design notes schematics models drawings specifications test plans and reports.
• Translate verbal direction and vision into actionable design objectives and development strategies.
• Foster a culture of rapid prototyping testing and iteration learning from both success and failure while maintaining disciplined engineering practices.
• Support early phases of certification projects including interfacing with civil aviation authorities and ODA members and contribution to compliance planning and artifact readiness. Define and lead execution of Technical Readiness Level (TRL) maturation plans including transition criteria to Product Development.
• Complete assigned tasks on time and budget.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently to diverse audiences.
• Travel up to 25% may be required.

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Aerospace Software Systems or Computer Engineering. Masters degree preffered.
• 7 years of experience with program-level technical impact in automation embedded controls or aircraft systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in control logic and/or algorithm development using MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent tools.
• Hands-on test experience including instrumentation data acquisition and test execution.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and coordinate effectively across multiple different technical and manufacturing disciplines.
• Willingness to take smart risks accept accountability and fix mistakes.
• Intrinsic motivation to drive progress - to explore challenge and innovate and to minimize administrative overhead along the way.
• 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 and 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 logical diagrams schematics and engineering specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong analytical troubleshooting and technical writing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with fluency in English.

• Private pilot certificate or personal aviation experience.
• Previous early-stage aircraft development program experience.
• Experience defining and executing validation and verification strategies across multiple test venue types (e.g. HIL SIL bench testing ground vehicle testing flight testing).
• Expertise in avionics aircraft networks embedded systems sensing signal processing and feedback control. Experience with FAA certification frameworks (Part 23/27 ARP4754A DO-160 DO-178C DO-254).
• Working knowledge of system development and safety standards such as AC 23.1309-1E SAE ARP4754A SAE ARP4761.
• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a technical authority influencing executives suppliers and certification partners.
• Experience developing and managing complex requirement sets.
• Experience defining system interfaces crew indications and flight manual procedures.
• Familiarity with PTC products (e.g. CREO Windchill) Mathworks products (e.g. Matlab Simulink) Atlassian products (e.g. Jira Confluence) and proficient in at least one coding language.
• Experience representing systems in industry working groups or standards development.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate negotiate and collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization from the shop floor to the C-suite
• Bonus points if your weekends involve flying plane spotting or building RC aircraft.

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.