Stress Engineer Senior or Staff

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

Experienced Structures Stress Analysis Engineer for developing and certifying new aircraft and related product designs at Cirrus Aircraft.

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Generate and review structural analysis of aircraft primary and secondary structures that includes: detail part sizing, and strength assessment of primary and secondary structure and systems installations, as well as correlation to test articles using classical hand analysis methods and FEA.
• Responsible for stress analysis and test documentation generation and review. Includes test reports, design reports, test plans and test reports.   
• Assist in developing aircraft structural layout.
• Leads project assignments and takes responsibility for designs and design outcomes.
• Anticipates project tasks.
• Develops standards, processes and certification plans.
• Mentor and coach less experienced structures engineers.
• Participates in personal and department continuous improvement activities.
• Recognized within engineering for structural technical competence.

Qualifications

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

• Minimum 4 year Degree and experience in engineering discipline with at least 10 years of experience in aircraft structural analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of aircraft structure, materials and manufacturing processes including composites
• Candidate must have thorough understanding of load paths, stability of structures, and aircraft structural behavior. Knowledge of developing internal loads as well as component loads is required. 
• Flight control system loads and analysis experience preferred.
• Classical hand analysis (including composite laminate plate theory)
• Finite Element Analysis (Nastran preferred)
• Knowledge of FAA Part 23 regulations for aircraft certification.
• Methods for problem solving and analysis
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgement and effective communication skills (written and verbal). Must be able to demonstrate ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Ability to provide technical leadership, guidance and decision making

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

• Manages Ambiguity: Operates effectively even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.
• Develops Talent: Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organizations goals.
• Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
• Drives Engagement: Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
• Commun