Aircraft Systems Engineer 2 - Mechanical/Structural

Garmin International, Inc.•New Century, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Garmin is seeking a full-time Aircraft Systems Engineer 2 - Mechanical/Structural at its New Century, Kansas office. The role leads design aspects of avionics systems installations, including mechanical and structural design, drawing and certification documentation, structural analysis and testing support, and coordination throughout the design and certification process. The engineer also supports aircraft modifications, troubleshooting, and research into Federal Aviation Regulations and certification topics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering and at least 1 year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Cumulative GPA of at least 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.
Solid understanding of commercial avionics interface standards and their installation.
Proficiency with software relevant to the role, such as Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and FaultTree+.
Advanced understanding of avionics, electrical/mechanical design, installation, and certification.
Detail-oriented, proactive, able to work effectively with supervisory coaching, and able to prioritize and multitask in a flexible, fast-paced, challenging environment.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Advanced 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 academic performance, with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5.
Strong understanding of Computer Aided Engineering tools such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

Create structural and mechanical designs for installing avionics and automatic flight control systems in aircraft.
Generate aircraft installation and part drawings using Computer Aided Engineering tools, along with other type design data and documentation needed to support Garmin STC projects.
Assist with structural testing and analysis of new avionics installations using preliminary analysis techniques to ensure structural integrity and validate design requirements for FAA regulations.
Assist avionics technicians with aircraft structural modifications and installation of avionics and automatic flight control systems.
Assist with troubleshooting avionics and automatic flight control system installation issues in fielded aircraft.
Coordinate with internal teams, including designers, engineers, avionics technicians, vendors, and quality teams, throughout design and certification.
Communicate effectively with all levels of management and internal and external stakeholders.
Research Federal Aviation Regulations and certification topics and provide input and recommendations.