Avionics Engineering Co-Op

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 16 million hours and over 250 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 www.cirrusaircraft.com.

Job Summary

Cirrus Aircraft is currently seeking an Avionics Engineering Co-op _______.

Assist the Avionics Engineering department with the design, integration, and testing of avionics systems on Cirrus aircraft and/or test benches. Systems include flight instruments, avionics, communication, navigation, lighting, and safety systems.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Computer Engineering
• Self-motivated; able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization
• Handle multiple activities simultaneously and ensure accurate and timely completion of tasks.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office Tools: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience in scripting languages Perl or Python preferred but not required.
• Aviation experience preferred but not required
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
  
  

Requirements

• Must be upper division student within two years of graduation.
• Must be pursuing relevant degree.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Must be able to complete entire duration of co-op.
• Must be able to secure local housing for duration of co-op.
  
  

Cirrus Student Programs

• Our vision is to create an internship and co-op program that provides a meaningful and valuable experience for our students, while also fulfilling the needs of our organization.
• We aim to establish a culture of learning and growth, where students are given the opportunity to contribute to real projects and develop their skills, while receiving guidance and mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Our goal is to create a program that attracts top talent and sets the standard for student programs in our industry.
• We are committed to continuously improving and refining our program to ensure that it remains relevant and impactful, both for our students and our organization.
• Our program includes networking events, professional development opportunities, and concludes with the opportunity to present work to senior leadership.
  
  

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 job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Overtime hours 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.