Airframe Structures Engineer Co-op

2w2 weeks ago

Cirrus Aircraft

Duluth, US · Part-time · $20,000 – $28,000

About this role

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. The company has redefined performance, comfort and safety with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS), the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system. This Airframe Structures Engineer Co-op generates drawings and documents for substantiating new or revised airframe designs.

The position is onsite in Duluth, MN from August 2024 through May 2025, part-time up to 20 hours per week. Responsibilities include interfacing with design engineers on new airframe designs or revisions to existing production approved designs. Structural sizing uses both classical hand calculations and FEA for composite and metal parts.

Generate documentation of final design analysis to support production or prototype drawing release. Create design reviews to support design approvals and product gate reviews. Work alongside advanced design and sustaining teams at Cirrus Aircraft headquarters.

Cirrus Student Programs provide a meaningful experience on real projects with mentorship from experienced professionals. Includes networking events, professional development opportunities, and culminates with presenting work to senior leadership. Located in Duluth, a four-season city on Lake Superior voted 'Best Town' by Outside Magazine.

Requirements

Upper division student within two years of graduation
Pursuing relevant degree and successfully completed courses in Statics & Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials, Materials Science, Machine Component Design
Able to pass pre-employment drug screen
Able to complete entire duration of co-op
Able to secure local housing for duration of co-op

Responsibilities

Interface with design engineers in advanced design or sustaining working on new airframe designs or revisions to existing production approved designs
Perform structural sizing of composite and metal parts using both classical hand calculations and FEA
Generate documentation of final design analysis to support production or prototype drawing release
Generate design reviews to support design approvals and product gate reviews
Create drawings and documents for substantiating new or revised airframe designs

Benefits

Contribute to real projects with guidance and mentorship from experienced professionals
Networking events and professional development opportunities
Opportunity to present work to senior leadership
Part of a culture of learning and growth in Cirrus Student Programs