Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking a full-time Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer in our Wichita, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership in development or certification of avionics installations. Please note, only candidates local to Wichita will be considered.

Key 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 a leadership capacity to develop and/or certify complex STCs designs including 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 a solid understanding of the STC certification process and associated regulations.
• Revise procedures, create new procedures, and logically define the project documentation structure.
• Coordinate with outside customers to understand and consistently meet their expectations.
• Coordinate internal Garmin groups to communicate, execute, and meet project goals while working effectively with design and development teams on complex projects.
• Understand design and/or certification constraints and provide reliable solutions to a wide range of challenging 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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 with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Previous experience working in avionics design, installation, and FAA certification.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to work proactively and effectively with minimal supervision.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of the FAA STC process.
• Understanding of commercial avionics interface standards and their installation.
• Clear understanding of the FAA system safety process.
• Strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge in one or more technical areas: Electrical Systems, Structures, Mechanical Systems, System Safety, HIRF/Lightning, and/or Aircraft Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Outstanding academics with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Benefits & Perks

• Eligibility for Garmin's Benefit Program – details available via Garmin Benefits.