Aircraft Systems Engineer 2 - Project Lead

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

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

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