Garmin · 2 months ago
Senior Aviation Programs Engineer/Manager - Part 23 Fixed-Wing Aircraft
Olathe, Kansas
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGarmin International is seeking a full-time Senior Aviation Programs Engineer/Manager to lead complex aviation programs in their Olathe, KS location. This role involves integrating sophisticated avionics, developing technical proposals, managing program schedules, and ensuring compliance with customer requirements.
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Responsibilities
Support OEM customer inquiries and ensure effective communication with customers and internal stakeholders
Develop advanced working knowledge of Garmin Integrated Flight Decks, Garmin aviation products, or sub-systems and application toward new product development or programs
Demonstrate strong working knowledge of aircraft certification and associated development timelines
Develop advanced working knowledge of standard department processes and tools while demonstrating application throughout all program life cycles
Lead creation of various presentation materials to inform internal stakeholders of relevant program progress or issues with little to no oversight
Lead evaluation and execution of technical program requirements or customer inquiries with an increasing level of complexity with little to no oversight
Lead in execution of standard processes to ensure all program specific requirements are assigned, implemented, and verified to meet customer expectations with an increasing level of complexity
Contribute to the creation or modification of system or program-level processes, best practices for program execution, or tools
Demonstrate advanced troubleshooting skills that can assist with identification/resolution of technical or programmatic issues related to active programs
Able to mentor and train less experienced engineers
May act as a subject matter expert in one or more subsystems or process
May develop project specific planning documents and provides input to cross-functional resource plans with little to no oversight
May demonstrate advanced strategic planning and risk mitigation ability
May lead meetings with external/internal stake holders to track milestone progress, document actions and diligently follow through to completion
May contribute to technical roadmaps for presentation to OEM customers
May lead creation of technical product proposals and related documentation in response to customer request for proposal or information
May contribute to definition of product driven by a customer-specific need
May drive implementation of solutions that are scalable across multiple integrated flight deck programs or retrofit product lines
May demonstrate proficient skill in conducting in-depth integration testing and troubleshooting through detailed knowledge of systems and use of available test tools
Apply Garmin’s Mission, Vision, Values and Quality Policy and enthusiastically exhibits a desire to see Garmin succeed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math or Physics AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Demonstrates advanced knowledge and skills in one or more of the following technical areas
Exhibits a high-level of organization, structure, and autonomy in all program management activities
Produces work with a high degree of quality that requires little to no oversight or review
Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, work well with others, and be a driven problem solver with proven success in solving difficult problems
Broad technical knowledge and skills in one or more areas of avionics systems and product development
Preferred
Pilot's License
Garmin Integrated Flight Deck experience
Demonstrates proficient working knowledge of Garmin Integrated Flight Decks and general knowledge of all Garmin aviation products
Experience with development and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project or similar
Benefits
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program.
Company
Garmin
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