Propulsion Systems Engineering Intern

2 weeks ago

Duluth, United States Cirrus Design Corporation Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

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

The Propulsion Systems Engineering Intern will work on new projects involving both the SR2X and SF50 platforms. The Systems Engineering team works on several aspects of the aircraft; the area of work for a Systems Engineering Intern could include CAPS (Cirrus Aircraft Parachute System), Mechanical Systems, Pneumatics Systems, Ice Protection System, Powerplant Installation, and Fuel Systems.

This internship will be onsite in Duluth, MN from May 2025 through August 2025.

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

  • Work directly with the Product Development Team, which includes Engineering, Experimental, Flight Test, Airworthiness, and others to create engineering deliverables. Possible work includes development test plans; engineering work orders; engineering analysis; CAD modeling and drawings; or test instrumentation/test article preparation.
  • This position reports to one of the three functional managers in Systems Engineering, either Mechanical Systems, Propulsions Systems, or Pneumatics Systems.

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.

  • Must be upper division student within two years of graduation.
  • Must be pursuing an Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering Degree and have successfully completed courses pertaining to: Statics & Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Calculus, Technical Writing, and 3D CAD Design.
  • Mechanical: General knowledge of common tools and their purpose.
  • Design: Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documents.
  • Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft office and 3D CAD software (Creo is preferred).
  • Quality: High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Teamwork: Ability to work productively in a team environment; positive attitude and team spirit.
  • Professionalism: Tactfulness and respect in working with others regardless of their status or position or the urgency of situations; Acceptance of responsibility for own actions; Integrity in following through on commitments.
  • Attendance/Punctuality: Punctuality in arrival times and observance of appropriate break and meal periods; acceptable attendance record and proper utilization of time clocks.
  • Dependability: Responsiveness to management direction; Diligence in completing tasks on time or proposing an alternate plan; openness to additional hours when necessary.

Additional Requirements:

  • Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen & background check.
  • Must be able to complete entire duration of internship.
  • Must be able to secure local housing for duration of internship.

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

This opportunity is located in Duluth, Minnesota. As the home to our corporate headquarters, Duluth is a four-season city on the western tip of Lake Superior and was voted “Best Town” by Outside Magazine. The splendor of the largest freshwater lake in the world offers a multitude of outdoor activities for adventure or rejuvenation. The North Shore lifestyle is known its year-round activities, including bicycle and snowmobile trails, kayaking, rock climbing, fishing, hiking, golfing, sailing and skiing. And as a top employer in the area, Cirrus Aircraft was recently named “Best Overall Large Company to Work for in the Northland” and “Best Workplace Culture” by the Duluth News Tribune readers.

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.

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