Airframe Structures Senior Engineer
CirrusDuluth, Minnesota, United States
Posted January 8, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Cirrus Aircraft, founded in 1984, is a global leader in personal aviation that designs, develops, and manufactures high-performance aircraft. The company’s flagship products include the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet, the world’s first single‑engine personal jet. Cirrus is distinguished by its commitment to safety, exemplified by the FAA‑certified Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®), and by its record of innovation, highlighted by the 2023 Robert J. Collier Trophy. In addition to aircraft production, Cirrus offers flight training, research, and design‑development services across seven U.S. locations.
Job Description
The Structures, Airframe Senior Engineer provides designs for structural components and assemblies, including preliminary design concepts, research, and certification documentation. The engineer is responsible for providing technical expertise and support to integrated teams to design, test, and certify aircraft across all Cirrus models.
Requirements
- 4-year degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline
- 6 or more years progressive engineering experience
- Working knowledge of multiple manufacturing processes
- Experience with composite and mechanical structures
- Application of Design to Cost, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly, or Design for Maintainability concepts
- Working knowledge of CAD, PDM/PLM, and collaboration tools
Benefits
- 401(k) Plan
- Employer-Paid Coverages
- Comprehensive Health Coverage
- Free Health Tracking
- Generous PTO
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Career Development
- Exclusive Discounts
- Community & Engagement