Garmin

Senior Flight Test Engineer

Garmin • $108K — $130K *
Salem, OR 97301In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Proficient in advanced engineering and flight test tools with troubleshooting skills
  • Solid understanding of the certification process and related regulations
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Draft and execute complex ground and flight test plans and reports
  • Coordinate and lead complex flight tests as Test Director or Flight Test Lead
  • Define and maintain complex test aircraft and equipment configurations
  • Operate flight test tools and perform real time data analysis
  • Propose solutions to issues identified during flight tests
  • Prepare avionics system installation data for test aircraft
  • Collaborate with certification authorities on resolving issues
  • Mentor junior flight test engineers

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Paid time off and sick leave
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Employee stock ownership plan
  • Discounted products and services at Garmin
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a full-time Senior Flight Test Engineer for Garmin's Salem, OR location. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership in performance of complex flight-testing activities including drafting and executing ground and flight test plans, conducting real time data analysis and making real time modification to test parameters for complex test programs. In addition, this role may act as Test Director or Flight Test Lead for complex projects.

Essential Functions
  • Drafts ground and flight test plans and reports for complex test programs including programs with tests not previously conducted
  • Coordinates and executes complex flight tests as part of a flight test crew, including acting as a test director
  • Defines, documents, and maintains complex test aircraft and equipment configurations including multiple test aircraft programs, and coordinates with engineering teams
  • Operates flight test tools, conducts real time data analysis, and makes real time modifications to test parameters
  • Proposes unique viable solutions to issues identified during flight test
  • Prepares complex avionics system installation data for test aircraft
  • Works with certification authorities to resolve certification issues
  • Revises or authors new procedures and makes significant safety contributions
  • Provides reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniques
  • Serves as a mentor to less experienced flight test engineers (Flight Test Engineer 1 & 2)

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering AND a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
  • Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
  • Demonstrates proficient use of advanced engineering and flight test tools including performing advanced troubleshooting on complex avionics system installations
  • Demonstrates solid and proficient understanding of certification process and associated regulations
  • Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Desired Qualifications
  • A flight test backgroud within an aviation or aerospace environment
  • Experience with revision control tools, audio/video recording tools, or database tools
  • Previous experience using aviation products
  • Pilot or aircraft maintenance certification


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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