Senior Flight Test Engineer

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

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. is seeking a Senior Flight Test Engineer in Mesa, AZ, to provide technical leadership for advanced flight-testing programs. You will draft and execute test plans, analyze data in real time, and adjust parameters to meet complex program goals.

The role also includes coordinating flight tests, maintaining test aircraft configurations, and mentoring junior engineers while working with certification authorities to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering with 5+ years' relevant experience.
• GPA 3.0 or higher is typical for consideration.
• Proficiency with advanced flight test tools and avionics installations.
• Strong understanding of FAA certification processes and communications.

Responsibilities

• Draft and execute ground and flight test plans for complex programs.
• Coordinate and execute complex flight tests as part of a flight test crew.
• Define and maintain test aircraft configurations across multiple programs.
• Operate flight test tools, analyze data in real time, and tweak test parameters.
• Propose viable solutions to issues encountered during flight tests.
• Mentor junior flight test engineers.

Skills

Flight test leadership

Data analysis

Test planning

Avionics troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Flight test equipment

Avionics test tooling

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Senior Flight Test Engineer for Garmin's Mesa, AZ location. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership in performance of complex flight-testing activities including drafting and executing ground and flight test plans, conducting real time data analysis and making real time modification to test parameters for complex test programs. In addition, this role may act as Test Director or Flight Test Lead for complex projects.

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 the FAA 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 license 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