Garmin · 5 months ago
Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer
Chandler, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGarmin is seeking a full-time Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer in Chandler, AZ, responsible for providing technical leadership in the development and certification of avionics installations. The role involves coordinating with various teams to ensure timely implementation and compliance with FAA regulations, while mentoring less experienced engineers.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
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