Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer

Garmin Ltd.; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible work options

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. is seeking a full-time Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer in Santa Monica, CA. This role involves technical leadership for avionics systems development and certification, coordinating with internal groups and customers. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, a minimum of 5 years of experience in avionics design, and strong knowledge of FAA regulations. The position also includes mentorship responsibilities and requires effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent academics (GPA ≥ 3.0).
• Must demonstrate knowledge of FAA regulations applicable to avionics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Garmin ODA and customers for development and certification.
• Serve as technical lead for medium complexity projects.
• Provide reliable solutions to difficult problems.

Skills

Avionics design

FAA certification

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer in our Chandler, AZ location. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership in development or certification of avionics installations.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate with the Garmin ODA, internal Garmin groups, and outside customers to ensure well planned, efficient and timely implementation, development, testing, and FAA certification of Garmin avionics systems
• Contribute to Garmin aircraft certification projects by serving in the capacity of avionics/electrical systems engineer
• Serve as technical lead for projects of medium complexity or for complex designs that are significant redesigns of existing STC projects
• Understand aircraft-level design and/or certification constraints associated with integrated avionics installations
• Author certification documentation including avionics ground/bench test procedures, test reports, analyses, maintenance and function test procedures, and other compliance data for projects of medium complexity
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of STC certification process and associated FAA Part 23/25/27/29 airworthiness regulations
• Provide input for STC certification plans for projects, including determining affected Federal Aviation Regulations and certification basis based on similar projects
• Coordinate with internal Garmin groups to communicate, execute and meet project goals and work effectively with design/development teams to complete complex projects
• 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
• Available to travel periodically to Garmin Aircraft Certification facilities

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: Aircraft Electrical Systems, Integrated Avionics Systems, Flight Control Systems, System Safety, and/or Aircraft Certification procedures

Desired Qualifications

• A background with aircraft systems, aircraft maintenance or modification
• Pilot's license or Pilot-in-training
• FAA DER, Candidate DER, or previous ODA Unit Member authorization
• Prior experience in project, program, and people management

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