Senior Flight Test Engineer

Garmin; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin is seeking a Senior Flight Test Engineer for its Mesa, AZ location. The role involves drafting test plans and reports for complex programs, coordinating and executing flight tests, and maintaining test configurations across multiple aircraft.

You will operate flight test tools, analyze real-time data, and propose solutions to issues identified during flight tests. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination.
• GPA 3.0 or higher where applicable.
• Proficient use of advanced engineering and flight test tools; strong troubleshooting of avionics installations.
• Understanding of certification processes and regulations; strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafts ground and flight test plans and reports for complex programs.
• Coordinates and executes flight tests as part of a flight test crew; may act as test director.
• Defines and maintains flight test configurations across multiple aircraft programs.
• Operates flight test tools, analyzes real-time data, and adjusts test parameters.
• Proposes viable solutions to issues identified during flight test.
• Prepares avionics installation data for test aircraft.
• Interfaces with certification authorities to resolve issues.
• Revises procedures and contributes to safety improvements.
• Provides reliable problem-solving across difficult test scenarios.
• Mentors less experienced flight test engineers.

Skills

Flight test execution

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Avionics testing tools

Job description

We are seeking a full-time Senior Flight Test Engineer for Garmin's Mesa, AZ location.

Essential Functions

• Drafts ground and flight test plans and reports for complex test programs including programs with tests not previously conducted
• Coordinates and executes complex flight tests as part of a flight test crew, including acting as a test director
• Defines, documents, and maintains complex test aircraft and equipment configurations including multiple test aircraft programs, and coordinates with engineering teams
• Operates flight test tools, conducts real time data analysis, and makes real time modifications to test parameters
• Proposes unique viable solutions to issues identified during flight test
• Prepares complex avionics system installation data for test aircraft
• Works with certification authorities to resolve certification issues
• Revises or authors new procedures and makes significant safety contributions
• Provides reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniques
• Serves as a mentor to less experienced flight test engineers (Flight Test Engineer 1 & 2)

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering AND a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Demonstrates proficient use of advanced engineering and flight test tools including performing advanced troubleshooting on complex avionics system installations
• Demonstrates solid and proficient understanding of certification process and associated regulationsDemonstrated strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with revision control tools, mobile application development, audio/video recording tools, or database tools
• Previous experience using aviation products
• Pilot or aircraft maintenance certification

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