Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer

Garmin Ltd.; Kansas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Garmin Ltd. seeks a Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area to lead avionics installation development and FAA certification.

You will guide complex STC projects, coordinate with the FAA and Garmin teams, and mentor junior engineers to ensure robust regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include developing certification plans, reviewing test reports and compliance data, and ensuring project goals are met while maintaining rigorous procedures for

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree and 5+ years relevant experience or equivalent.
• Experience with avionics design, installation and FAA certification.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive work style.

Responsibilities

• Lead certification aspects of Garmin aircraft projects with FAA coordination.
• Develop and certify complex STCs; manage installation design/interconnect.
• Create/review certification plans and FAA compliance data.
• Serve as project/technical/certification lead for medium to complex designs.
• Mentor junior aircraft systems engineers and support system safety docs.
• Collaborate with internal teams and outside customers to meet goals.

Skills

Engineering leadership

FAA coordination

STC processes

Problem solving

Mentorship

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace/Computer Engineering

Tools

FAA STC process

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership in development or certification of avionics installations.

Essential Functions

• Provide leadership for the certification aspects of Garmin aircraft certification projects through coordination with the FAA, internal Garmin groups and outside customers to ensure well planned, efficient and timely aircraft systems implementation, development and FAA certification
• Serve in leadership capacity to develop and/or certify complex STCs designs including all aspects such as installation design/interconnect, safety considerations, etc.
• Create or review STC certification plans for projects, including determining affected Federal Aviation Regulations and certification basis based on similar projects
• Create or review test reports, analyses, and other compliance data for projects of medium complexity
• May serve as project lead, technical lead, or certification lead for projects of medium complexity or for complex designs that are significant redesigns of existing STC projects
• Demonstrate solid understanding of STC certification process and associated regulations
• Revise procedures/create new procedures and logically define project documentation structure
• Coordinate with outside customers to understand/meet their expectations consistently
• Coordinate internal Garmin groups to communicate, execute and meet project goals and work effectively with design/development teams to complete complex projects
• Understand design and/or certification constraints
• Provide reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniques
• Serve as a mentor to less experienced aircraft systems engineers (Aircraft Systems Engineer 1 & 2)
• Provide engineering support for the development of system safety documents

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering AND a minimum of 5 years 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)
• Previous experience working in avionics design, installation and FAA certification
• Must be detail-oriented and work proactively and effectively with some supervision support
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of FAA regulations applicable to avionics and flight controls certification efforts
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the FAA STC process
• Demonstrated understanding of commercial avionics interface standards and their installation
• Demonstrated clear understanding of the FAA system safety process
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge in one or more of the following technical areas: Electrical Systems, Structures, Mechanical Systems, System Safety, HIRF/Lightning, and/or Aircraft Certification

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)

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