Garmin

Flight Test Engineer 2

Garmin • $75K — $95K *
Olathe, KS 66062In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering with 1 year relevant experience, or equivalent education and experience
  • Proficient in engineering and flight test tools
  • Basic understanding of certification processes and regulations
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Advanced troubleshooting skills on moderately complex avionics installations

Responsibilities

  • Draft ground/flight test plans and reports for moderately complex programs
  • Coordinate and execute flight tests, acting as test director
  • Define, document, and maintain test aircraft configurations
  • Operate flight test tools and conduct real-time data analysis
  • Identify root causes of issues identified during tests and verify resolution
  • Prepare avionics system installation data for test aircraft
  • Mentor less experienced flight test engineers

Benefits

  • Eligible for Garmin's benefit program
  • Opportunity for professional development
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology and aviation innovations
  • Potential for career advancement within the company
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a full-time Flight Test Engineer 2 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area at our hangar in New Century, KS. In this role, you will be responsible for performing moderately complex flight-testing activities including developing ground and flight test plans, coordinating, and executing flight tests, documenting results and ensuring resolution to issues identified during flight testing.

Essential Functions
  • Drafts ground/flight test plans and reports for moderately complex test programs derived from previous programs
  • Coordinates and executes moderately complex flight tests as part of a flight test crew, including acting as test director
  • Defines, documents, and maintains moderately complex test aircraft and equipment configurations, and coordinates with engineering teams
  • Operates flight test tools, conducts real time data analysis, and post processes flight test data
  • Identifies root cause and verifies that issues identified during flight test are resolved
  • Prepares moderately complex avionics system installation data for test aircraft
  • Leverages basic understanding of certification process and associated regulations in performance of role
  • Offers suggestions to improve processes and the safety of the flight test organization
  • Provides reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques and applies a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities in developing solutions in a timely fashion
  • Serves as a mentor to less experienced flight test engineers (Flight Test Engineer 1)

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Engineering AND a minimum of 1 year relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Demonstrates proficient use of engineering and flight test tools
  • Demonstrates basic understanding of certification processes and associated regulations
  • Demonstrates strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Must demonstrate the capability to perform advanced troubleshooting skills on moderately complex avionics installations

Desired Qualifications
  • Private pilot license with instrument rating
  • Commercial pilot and/or multi-engine license preferred
  • Previous experience using general aviation products
  • Experience with revision control tools, mobile application development, audio/video recording tools, or database tools


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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