Garmin

Aircraft Systems Engineer 2 (Project Lead)

Garmin • $85K — $110K *
New Century, KS 66031In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering; 1 year relevant experience or equivalent education/experience
  • Excellent academic performance (GPA of 3.0+ preferred)
  • Detailed knowledge of aircraft manuals and FAA certification requirements
  • Good understanding of FAA regulations for compliance
  • Proficient use of relevant software (Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.)
  • Advanced knowledge of avionics and electrical/mechanical design and certification
  • Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead avionics systems STC projects of varying complexity
  • Generate project proposals and assist in larger project proposals
  • Establish multidisciplinary project teams for effective collaboration
  • Create and drive detailed project schedules, maintaining communication with stakeholders
  • Facilitate regular project meetings to track milestones and deliverables
  • Manage project logs and documentation such as certification plans and inspection logs
  • Identify and mitigate project risks, executing necessary adjustments as needed

Benefits

  • Eligible for Garmin's comprehensive benefit program
  • Supportive work environment with emphasis on communication and teamwork
  • Opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced engineering role
  • Access to advanced tools and technology in avionics systems engineering
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a full-time Aircraft Systems Engineer 2 - Project Lead in our New Century, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for leading avionics systems STC projects, coordinating with project teams to define and generate required documentation and other type design data needed to support Garmin STC projects. You will also assist in the development of documentation for avionics system installations, coordinate with teams as needed to drive schedule and complete assigned tasks, and report on project status and risks to department leadership.

Essential Functions
  • Lead avionics and flight control system installation STC projects of simple to medium size and complexity with the ability to lead multiple simple STC projects simultaneously
  • Generate STC project proposals for simple to medium-complexity projects and assist in the generation of STC project proposals for larger and more complex projects
  • Establish project teams comprised of multiple disciplines throughout the department and company that represent all applicable stakeholders
  • Create and drive project schedules, working both at a detailed level that identifies project need dates to the project team and stakeholders and at a higher level in reporting status to department leadership
  • Establish a regular project meeting with each project team to facilitate communication, identify key milestones and ensure the team activities required to meet those milestones are understood
  • Create and maintain all project lead deliverables such as the Project Tracking log, Certification Data List, Conformity Inspection Log, FAA Correspondence Log, TIA readiness reviews, burn down lists, JIRA item tracking, and project schedules
  • Generate the draft certification plan and coordinate with project team and assigned UMs to complete the plan in a timely manner
  • Identify project risks in a timely manner and work with the team to identify mitigation strategies. Execute the mitigation strategies as required
  • Coordinate with project team as needed to monitor, track and complete assigned tasks and deliverables relative to schedule milestones
  • Work with project team members and their team leads to resolve resource conflicts or technical issues that jeopardize meeting schedule commitments
  • Communicate project issues to management in a timely manner
  • Work with the project team to develop and execute schedule recovery activities to try to minimize schedule impact
  • Coordinate with the project team and technicians in troubleshooting issues on project aircraft
  • Coordinate, monitor and track project correspondence, conformity activity/records and other required STC project needs

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering AND a minimum of 1 year 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)
  • 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
  • Demonstrated solid understanding of commercial avionics interface standards and their installation
  • Proficient use of software specific to job functions (Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, FaultTree+, etc.)
  • Advanced understanding of avionics, electrical/mechanical design, installation and certification
  • Must be detail-oriented, work proactively and effectively with supervision coaching, and can prioritize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment
  • Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication
  • Demonstrated advanced knowledge in one or more of the following technical areas: Electrical Systems, Structures, Mechanical Systems, System Safety, HIRF/Lightning, or Aircraft Certification

Desired Qualifications
  • Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
  • Strong project management experience on FAA certification projects
  • Working experience with the Garmin ODA processes and procedures or experience working under similar delegated organizations at other companies
  • Experience working directly with ODA Unit Members or individual FAA designees
  • Demonstrate basic understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations, STC certification processes, and associated regulatory topics


This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits

About Garmin

Garmin Ltd. is an American multinational technology company founded in 1989 by Gary Burrell and Min Kao in Lenexa, Kansas. The company specializes in GPS technology for automotive, aviation, marine, outdoor, and sport activities. Garmin's products serve aviation, marine, automotive, wireless, outdoor recreation, and fitness markets. The company's goal is to create navigation and communication devices that can enrich customers' lives. Garmin has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company's products are sold in over 100 countries.
Learn more about Garmin
Size
18,700 employees
Market Cap
$17.5 billion
Industry
Consumer Technology
Net Income
$992.3 million
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+10.3%
Revenue
$4.1 billion
NASDAQ
GRMN
* Ladders Estimates

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