Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer - Avionics

Garmin International, Inc.•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

Garmin is seeking a full-time Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer for its Mesa, Arizona location. The role provides technical leadership in developing and certifying avionics installations. The engineer leads certification work on aircraft projects, including coordination with the FAA, Garmin teams, and external customers to support effective aircraft systems implementation and timely FAA certification. The position may lead projects of medium complexity and complex designs that significantly redesign existing STC projects, and mentors less experienced aircraft systems engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher as a general rule.
Previous experience in avionics design, installation, and FAA certification.
Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work effectively with some supervision support.
Ability to prioritize and multitask in a flexible, fast-paced, challenging environment.
Knowledge of FAA regulations applicable to avionics and flight-controls certification efforts.
Working knowledge of the FAA STC process.
Understanding of commercial avionics interface standards and their installation.
Understanding of the FAA system safety process.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Advanced knowledge in one or more of these areas: Electrical Systems, Structures, Mechanical Systems, System Safety, HIRF/Lightning, or Aircraft Certification.

Nice To Haves

Background in aircraft systems, aircraft maintenance, or modification.
Pilot’s license or pilot-in-training status.
FAA DER, Candidate DER, or previous ODA Unit Member authorization.
Prior experience in project, program, and people management.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for certification aspects of Garmin aircraft certification projects, coordinating with the FAA, internal Garmin groups, and outside customers.
Develop and/or certify complex STC designs, including installation design and interconnects, and safety considerations.
Create or review STC certification plans, identifying applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and certification bases using similar projects as reference.
Create or review test reports, analyses, and other compliance data for projects of medium complexity.
Serve as project lead, technical lead, or certification lead for medium-complexity projects or complex designs that significantly redesign existing STC projects.
Revise procedures or create new procedures and define project documentation structures.
Coordinate with outside customers to understand and meet their expectations.
Coordinate internal Garmin groups and design/development teams to communicate and execute project goals and complete complex projects.
Understand design and certification constraints and provide reliable solutions to difficult problems using sound problem-solving techniques.
Mentor less experienced Aircraft Systems Engineer 1 and 2 employees.
Provide engineering support for development of system safety documents.