Senior Aviation Programs Lead & Systems Engineer

Garmin; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area seeks a Senior Aviation Programs Engineer/Manager to lead the conception, development, and application of advanced avionics systems.

You will create technical system proposals, manage change scope, and ensure compliance with customer requirements. You will collaborate with OEM customers and internal teams, oversee certification timelines, mentor engineers, and contribute to program roadmaps and documentation across multiple flight deck

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years relevant experience or equivalent.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge in technical program management, system integration, and new business pursuits.
• Highly organized with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead conception, development, and documentation of avionics systems.
• Coordinate with OEM customers and internal stakeholders on program progress.
• Ensure certification timelines and customer requirements are met.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to program roadmaps and processes.

Skills

Technical program management

System requirements

Integration

Documentation

Leadership

Education

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

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area seeks a Senior Aviation Programs Engineer/Manager to lead the conception, development, and application of advanced avionics systems.

You will create technical system proposals, manage change scope, and ensure compliance with customer requirements. You will collaborate with OEM customers and internal teams, oversee certification timelines, mentor engineers, and contribute to program roadmaps and documentation across multiple flight deck