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. 

This co-op will be full-time, onsite in Duluth, MN from January 2025 through August 2025. This position is desired to be full-time, however a mix of part-time in the Spring semester, and full-time in the Summer can be discussed. 

Job Duties:

Research and Implement Data Ingestion Solutions: Explore and implement suitable methods for capturing and streaming video, audio, numerical data from cameras and other sensors to cloud platforms like Azure. Configure Cloud Storage and Pipelines: Manage Azure storage solutions and create efficient data pipelines for real-time and batch processing. Preprocess and Clean Data: Develop scripts to clean, normalize, and format data for analysis. Develop ETL Workflows: Build automated ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to transform raw data into structured formats for machine learning. Integrate with Machine Learning Pipelines: Work with data scientists to connect prepared data to machine learning models on Azure. Optimize and Monitor Pipelines: Monitor data pipeline performance and optimize for scalability. Document and Collaborate: Maintain clear documentation and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data engineering tasks with broader project goals.

Qualifications:

Relevant Degrees: Computer Science, Data Science, Data Engineering, Electrical Engineering, IT, AI, or Machine Learning. Key Skills: Experience with Azure cloud services, data engineering tools (e.g., Apache Spark, Databricks), data labelling tools (Label Studio, CVAT), versioning tools like DVC, programming (Python, R), and ETL processes. Experience Areas: Data pipelines, video/audio processing (OpenCV, FFmpeg), machine learning integration, and big data analytics. Strong communication skills: Be able to concisely document and explain workflows and design choices.

Preferred: 

Azure Services Expertise: Experience with Azure tools like Blob Storage, Data Lake, Machine Learning, IoT Hub, and related data services. Prior internships/projects: in data engineering or cloud computing, strong problem-solving, and teamwork skills. Experience with aircraft data buses

Additional Requirements: 

Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen & background check. 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.

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.