Wire Harness Engineer I

Cirrus Aircraft’s Mission is to deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety to our customers. Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the world’s first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed nine million hours and over 170 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. Find out more at cirrusaircraft.com.

Cirrus offers a competitive benefits package and is dedicated to the advancement of general aviation. The Cirrus Flying Club offers employees and their family members the unique opportunity to obtain their private pilot’s license in the comfort of a Cirrus or rent a Cirrus for an impromptu adventure at a greatly reduced rate.  We are committed to investing in the future of our employees and company by offering professional development and career progression opportunities and we engage employees by offering several employee and family events throughout the year, as well as the opportunity to take part in activity clubs and community events.

Job Summary: 

Responsible for the design and installation of electrical wire harnesses for FAA certified single engine aircraft. Work closely with other engineering disciplines to understand and capture wiring requirements and ensure compatibility with all surrounding elements. Work closely with production and product development groups within the organization to ensure wiring installations meet all safety, performance, and regulatory requirements.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions): 

• Develop and maintain electrical wiring diagrams and harness architecture to meet aircraft system requirements (e.g. functionality, electrical loading and circuit protection, electromagnetic compatibility, and routing constraints) 
• Design, drafting, and review of electrical wiring 3D models, assembly drawings, and installation drawings for aircraft electrical and avionics systems, including power distribution, RF, and data busses. 
• Design of electrical equipment assemblies and enclosures 
• Selection of electrical wiring assembly and installation components such as connectors, backshells, wire, insulation, and hardware. 
• Understanding and application of EMI/RFI, signal shielding, and electrical bonding principles . 

Qualifications: 

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

Education and/or Experience: 

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) required. 

Experience in the following preferred; 

• Aircraft wiring design 
• Creo Cabling and Mentor Graphics Capital Logic and HarnessXC
• PTC Creo /Windchill PLM application
• Familiar with electrical wiring practices and standards such as FAA AC 43.13 and IPC/WHMA-A-620
• Wire harness fabrication and installation processes for aerospace applications 

Demonstrated Proficiencies/Skills/Abilities: 

• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to read, write, and speak the English language
• Ability to work both independently and within a cross-functional team
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Access)

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 job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Overtime hours may be required. 

This opportunity is located in Duluth MN or North Dallas TX.

Cirrus gives priority to candidates interested in moving to our Duluth headquarters for innovation and activity center of our manufacturing, engineering, and enterprise operations. We will also consider candidates who are interested in working with us from Dallas, TX or Chandler (Phoenix), AZ