Flight Test Engineer 2

Garmin Ltd.; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area is seeking a full-time Flight Test Engineer 2 to develop ground and flight test plans, coordinate and execute tests, and document results.

The role involves analyzing flight test data, identifying root causes, ensuring issue resolution, and mentoring less experienced engineers. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering with 1+ year of related experience, strong communication, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Engineering with 1+ year relevant experience or equivalent
• Excellent academics (GPA ≥ 3.0) as a general guideline
• Demonstrates proficient use of engineering and flight test tools
• Demonstrates basic understanding of certification processes and related regulations
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Capability to perform advanced troubleshooting on moderately complex avionics installations

Responsibilities

• Drafts ground and flight test plans and reports for moderately complex test programs
• Coordinates and executes flight tests as part of a crew, including acting as test director
• Defines and maintains test aircraft and equipment configurations and coordinates with engineering
• Operates flight test tools, analyzes real-time data, and post-processes flight test data
• Identifies root causes and ensures issues are resolved during flight testing
• Prepares avionics installation data for test aircraft and supports certification activities
• Mentors less experienced flight test engineers and contributes to process improvements

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Revision control tools

Mobile app development

Audio/video recording tools

Database tools

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Flight Test Engineer 2 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area at our hangar in New Century, KS. In this role, you will be responsible for performing moderately complex flight-testing activities including developing ground and flight test plans, coordinating, and executing flight tests, documenting results and ensuring resolution to issues identified during flight testing.

Essential Functions

• Drafts ground/flight test plans and reports for moderately complex test programs derived from previous programs
• Coordinates and executes moderately complex flight tests as part of a flight test crew, including acting as test director
• Defines, documents, and maintains moderately complex test aircraft and equipment configurations, and coordinates with engineering teams
• Operates flight test tools, conducts real time data analysis, and post processes flight test data
• Identifies root cause and verifies that issues identified during flight test are resolved
• Prepares moderately complex avionics system installation data for test aircraft
• Leverages basic understanding of certification process and associated regulations in performance of role
• Offers suggestions to improve processes and the safety of the flight test organization
• Provides reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques and applies a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities in developing solutions in a timely fashion
• Serves as a mentor to less experienced flight test engineers (Flight Test Engineer 1)

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Engineering AND a minimum of 1 year relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Demonstrates proficient use of engineering and flight test tools
• Demonstrates basic understanding of certification processes and associated regulations
• Demonstrates strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must demonstrate the capability to perform advanced troubleshooting skills on moderately complex avionics installations

Desired Qualifications

• Private pilot license with instrument rating
• Commercial pilot and/or multi-engine license preferred
• Previous experience using general aviation products
• Experience with revision control tools, mobile application development, audio/video recording tools, or database tools

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits