Job Summary

Responsible for the leading the Electrical Wiring Interconnect System (EWIS) team with design, testing, certification, and ongoing engineering support of all aspects of aircraft electrical wiring for FAA certified single engine aircraft across multiple development sites.

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Reporting to the Executive Director of Avionics Electrical Engineering, the Manager of EWIS is responsible for the leading the engineering team tasked with design, testing, certification, and ongoing engineering support of all aspects of aircraft electrical wiring. Technical areas include system wiring diagram definition, interconnects, wire harness shielding, harness routing, assembly and installation. You will influence wire harness design direction and methodologies, ensuring consistent and appropriate designs and engineering processes are utilized across all Cirrus projects, driving safe, reliable, and cost-effective designs. You will support creation of certification and reports to meet 14 CFR Part 23 requirements in accordance with established Cirrus processes.
• The Manager of EWIS is responsible for progression and coaching of less experienced engineers, resource allocation, staffing, and performance reviews. This individual supports the Executive Director of Avionics and Electrical Engineering with budget planning and control, resource/project planning, and maintaining awareness of key deliverables and schedule milestones. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of fostering individual engagement and initiative, driving improvements to engineering process, and implementing design methodologies resulting in superior technical design and enhanced team productivity.
• The EWIS team is approximately 30 engineers and designers located at multiple domestic engineering innovation centers.

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.

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) required.
• 10 years total relevant experience
• 4+ years leadership experience
• Leading teams of 10 or more engineers working on multiple complex projects
• Aircraft electrical wire harness design and certification to 14 CFR Part 23
• Use of design tools such as CREO Cabling, Mentor Graphics Capital Logic/Harness XC, MATLAB, EAGLE, VBA, or similar programs
• 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, Project)

Competencies

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

• Drives Results
• Manages Ambiguity
• Develops Talent
• Situational Adaptability
• Resourcefulness
• Customer Focus

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5 after 90 days, with 100 vesting.
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
• Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.
• Generous PTO: 160 hours accrued within the first year.
• Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

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 position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.