Maintainability Engineer Sr

Overview The Maintainability Engineer Senior plays acritical role in ensuring that aircraft systems, structures, and components aredesigned for efficient, safe, and cost‑effective maintenance throughout thelifecycle of the aircraft. This position collaborates closely with designengineering, customer support, reliability, manufacturing, and regulatory teamsto embed maintainability requirements early in development and validatemaintenance procedures before entry into service. The ideal candidate blends engineeringexpertise with deep understanding of aircraft operations, maintenance environments, andregulatory frameworks influencing aircraft supportability. Responsibilities Leads maintainability integration for major systems or subsystems.Anticipates long term maintenance impacts and drives design modifications early.Performs trade studies and influences configuration decisions with engineering leadership.Leads MSG 3 analyses for complex systems.Optimizes maintenance intervals and drives alignment with reliability data.Partners with customer support to finalize task logic for maintenance planning docs.Develops detailed maintainability models and advanced analyses.Interprets results to influence design optimization.Correlates forecasted maintenance burden with operational data.Leads integrated maintenance demo events across systems.Interfaces with test, manufacturing, and prototype build teams to resolve issues.Drives corrective action implementation.Leads cross functional issue resolution for maintainability topics.Ensures maintenance procedures are user friendly and aligned with real world operator needs.Leads maintainability related certification work packages.Interfaces with DERs/DARs and prepares significant sections of certification documents.Travel of 25% may be required. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.4 - 7 years of experience in aircraft reliability engineering, maintainability engineering, or a related field, or equivalent A&P Mechanic experience.Strong technical background in aircraft systems, maintenance, and reliability engineering.Familiarity with FMEA/FMECA, FRACAS, MSG-3, RCM, ZSA.Experience supporting CFR (FAR) Part 135 operations.Experience with data analysis, root cause analysis, reliability testing, and continuous improvement methodologies.Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and lead teams through change.Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage optionsEmployer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insuranceFlexible Spending Accounts: FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSAWell-being: Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of servicePTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first yearAdditional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury dutyCareer Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunitiesExclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts availableCommunity & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locationsThese benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus! Pay Range Salary Range: USD $100,513.49/Yr. - USD $150,770.23/Yr. Job SummaryCategory: EngineeringPosition Type: Full-TimeLocation Type: OnsiteLocation: US-MN-Duluth