Aircraft Systems Engineer 1

Garmin International, Inc.•New Century, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Garmin is seeking a full-time Aircraft Systems Engineer 1 at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. The role assists with design aspects of new avionics systems installations, including supporting Garmin supplemental type certificate (STC) projects and preparing documentation and compliance materials for certification. The engineer works with project leads, technicians, suppliers, and other teams, and performs basic troubleshooting using appropriate engineering tools and techniques.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 as a general rule.
Familiarity with general aviation and basic avionics operation and installation.
Basic use of software relevant to the job, such as Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and FaultTree+.
Basic understanding of avionics, electrical/mechanical design, installation, and certification.
Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work effectively with direct supervision and complete tasks in a flexible, fast-paced, challenging environment.
Strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Basic knowledge in one or more of these technical areas: Electrical Systems, Structures, Mechanical Systems, System Safety, HIRF/Lightning, or Aircraft Certification.

Nice To Haves

Outstanding academics, with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5.
Previous work or internship experience with aircraft and general aviation products.

Responsibilities

Assist in basic design or analysis of avionics and flight control systems installations and help develop documentation for new avionics system installations.
Generate or interpret wiring diagrams, wire-routing schematics, installation and component/part drawings, and other type design data and documentation for Garmin STC projects.
Coordinate with project leads, technicians, and the team to complete assigned tasks.
Assist technicians with troubleshooting installation and wiring issues.
Assist in preparing and verifying documentation required for certification.
Assist in generating ground and bench test plans and creating test reports and other compliance data.
Interface with the purchasing department and suppliers regarding parts specifications and manufacturing.
Research Federal Aviation Regulations and certification-related topics and provide input and recommendations.
Perform basic troubleshooting using appropriate engineering tools and techniques.