Garmin · 1 hour ago
Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGarmin is seeking a full-time Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer in Wichita, KS. In this role, you will provide technical leadership in the development and certification of avionics installations, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and leading complex design projects.
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Responsibilities
Provide leadership for the certification aspects of Garmin aircraft certification projects through coordination with the FAA, internal Garmin groups and outside customers to ensure well planned, efficient and timely aircraft systems implementation, development and FAA certification
Serve in leadership capacity to develop and/or certify complex STCs designs including all aspects such as installation design/interconnect, safety considerations, etc
Create or review STC certification plans for projects, including determining affected Federal Aviation Regulations and certification basis based on similar projects
Create or review test reports, analyses, and other compliance data for projects of medium complexity
May serve as project lead, technical lead, or certification lead for projects of medium complexity or for complex designs that are significant redesigns of existing STC projects
Demonstrate solid understanding of STC certification process and associated regulations
Revise procedures/create new procedures and logically define project documentation structure
Coordinate with outside customers to understand/meet their expectations consistently
Coordinate internal Garmin groups to communicate, execute and meet project goals and work effectively with design/development teams to complete complex projects
Understand design and/or certification constraints
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
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: Electrical Systems, Structures, Mechanical Systems, System Safety, HIRF/Lightning, and/or Aircraft Certification
Preferred
Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
Benefits
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Company
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