Garmin · 1 day ago
Team Leader Flight Controls Systems
Olathe, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGarmin is seeking a full-time Team Leader Flight Controls Systems to direct and coordinate a flight controls systems engineering team. The role involves overseeing the development of algorithms and system architectures for autopilot and flight director systems, as well as providing leadership and mentoring to team members.
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Responsibilities
Enables safety design and ensures hardware and software requirements fulfill systems & safety requirements
Directly supervise various levels of team members by setting the tone for the team environment and providing individualized coaching, training and mentoring
Enables development of models of electromechanical servomechanisms or airframe models using customer supplied aerodynamic data and models
Serves in leadership capacity for development of systems requirements for autopilot/flight director systems including system performance, system interfaces, architecture, and algorithms
Directs development of autopilot and flight director algorithms for autopilot and flight director modes and conveys algorithm requirements to software teams
Works closely with design engineering teams to convey AFCS requirements for hardware designs
Leads team to develop autopilot and flight director monitors and limiters in consideration of system safety
Understands and considers design assurance levels in the AFCS design and leads team to develop thorough, complete and unambiguous AFCS system requirements documents
Directs and enables appropriate team members to provide customer interface to flight control peers at OEM customers to supports their analysis, ITF or Iron Bird activities as necessary
Provides oversight on development of validation/verification test plans and conducting bench tests to validate correct system implementation in support of FAA certification
Coordinates with flight operations at OEM or Garmin for AFCS development flight test, reviews, or supports development of flight test plans in support of scheduled flight tests
Participate in recruiting activities, interview, hire, train, evaluate performance for the team, and plan/assign/direct work
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Math, Physics, Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR a minimum of 10 years relevant experience
Experience using MatLab or Simulink design tools
Fluency and understanding of C programming language
Demonstrated understanding of system architectures and the effects on the control system
Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and lead in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
Preferred
8+ years relevant experience
Previous leadership or mentorship experience
Software development experience, including understanding of DO-178C requirements
Avionics hardware development experience
Pilot's License or demonstrated knowledge of piloting skills and procedures
Benefits
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Company
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