Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer, Avionics Certification

Garmin; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin is seeking a Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer-Avionics for its Mesa, AZ location. You will provide technical leadership in development and FAA certification of avionics installations, including complex STCs and interconnects.

You will coordinate with FAA, Garmin teams and customers, review certification plans, test data and ensure compliance. The role includes mentoring engineers and shaping certification strategy across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
• Excellent academics (GPA ≥ 3.0).
• Experience in avionics design, installation and FAA certification.
• Must be detail-oriented and work proactively with some supervision support.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations applicable to avionics and flight controls certification.
• Knowledge of the FAA STC process.
• Understanding of commercial avionics interface standards and their installation.
• Understanding of the FAA system safety process.
• Strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge in Electrical Systems, Structures, Mechanical Systems, System Safety, HIRF/Lightning, and/or Aircraft Certification.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Mentoring

Education

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

Job description

Garmin is seeking a Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer-Avionics for its Mesa, AZ location. You will provide technical leadership in development and FAA certification of avionics installations, including complex STCs and interconnects.

You will coordinate with FAA, Garmin teams and customers, review certification plans, test data and ensure compliance. The role includes mentoring engineers and shaping certification strategy across projects.