Cirrus Aircraft
Duluth, MN
Job Summary The AD&D Engineer Principal - Mechanical Systems and Powerplants is a visionary and hands-on engineer responsible for driving the early-stage development of new and innovative aircraft, systems, or powerplant development projects within the Cirrus Advanced Design and Development (AD&D) department. This position will focus on the initial phases of aircraft development-ideation, hypothesis generation, stakeholder engagement, technology maturation, and conceptual design. Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions Lead the development of Mechanical Systems and Powerplants from ideation thru conceptual design and into practical product paths - including but not limited to piston engines, turbine engines, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, fuel systems, environmental control systems, and kinematic systems Provide guidance to technical professionals, making quick, sound engineering decisions with limited data Generate and test hypotheses through...
