Garmin · 3 hours ago
Aircraft Systems Engineer 2 - Project Lead
New Century, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expGarmin is a leading company in the aviation sector, seeking an Aircraft Systems Engineer 2 - Project Lead in New Century, KS. The role involves leading avionics systems STC projects, coordinating documentation, managing project schedules, and communicating project status and risks to department leadership.
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Responsibilities
Lead avionics and flight control system installation STC projects of simple to medium size and complexity with the ability to lead multiple simple STC projects simultaneously
Generate STC project proposals for simple to medium-complexity projects and assist in the generation of STC project proposals for larger and more complex projects
Establish project teams comprised of multiple disciplines throughout the department and company that represent all applicable stakeholders
Create and drive project schedules, working both at a detailed level that identifies project need dates to the project team and stakeholders and at a higher level in reporting status to department leadership
Establish a regular project meeting with each project team to facilitate communication, identify key milestones and ensure the team activities required to meet those milestones are understood
Create and maintain all project lead deliverables such as the Project Tracking log, Certification Data List, Conformity Inspection Log, FAA Correspondence Log, TIA readiness reviews, burn down lists, JIRA item tracking, and project schedules
Generate the draft certification plan and coordinate with project team and assigned UMs to complete the plan in a timely manner
Identify project risks in a timely manner and work with the team to identify mitigation strategies. Execute the mitigation strategies as required
Coordinate with project team as needed to monitor, track and complete assigned tasks and deliverables relative to schedule milestones
Work with project team members and their team leads to resolve resource conflicts or technical issues that jeopardize meeting schedule commitments
Communicate project issues to management in a timely manner
Work with the project team to develop and execute schedule recovery activities to try to minimize schedule impact
Coordinate with the project team and technicians in troubleshooting issues on project aircraft
Coordinate, monitor and track project correspondence, conformity activity/records and other required STC project needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering AND a minimum of 1 year 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)
Detailed working knowledge of aircraft manuals and drawings and the content required for FAA certification
Good understanding of FAA regulations and ability to design for compliance
Demonstrated solid understanding of commercial avionics interface standards and their installation
Proficient use of software specific to job functions (Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, FaultTree+, etc.)
Advanced understanding of avionics, electrical/mechanical design, installation and certification
Must be detail-oriented, work proactively and effectively with supervision coaching, and can prioritize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment
Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication
Demonstrated advanced knowledge in one or more of the following technical areas: Electrical Systems, Structures, Mechanical Systems, System Safety, HIRF/Lightning, or Aircraft Certification
Preferred
Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
Strong project management experience on FAA certification projects
Working experience with the Garmin ODA processes and procedures or experience working under similar delegated organizations at other companies
Experience working directly with ODA Unit Members or individual FAA designees
Demonstrate basic understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations, STC certification processes, and associated regulatory topics
Benefits
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Company
Garmin
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