Team Leader Flight Controls Systems

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Team Leader Flight Controls Systems in either our Chandler, AZ or Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for directing and coordinating a flight controls systems engineering team responsible for development of algorithms and system architectures for autopilot and flight director systems.

• Enables safety design and ensures hardware and software requirements fulfill systems & safety requirements
• Directly supervise various levels of team members by setting the tone for the team environment and providing individualized coaching, training and mentoring
• Enables development of models of electromechanical servomechanisms or airframe models using customer supplied aerodynamic data and models
• Serves in leadership capacity for development of systems requirements for autopilot/flight director systems including system performance, system interfaces, architecture, and algorithms
• Directs development of autopilot and flight director algorithms for autopilot and flight director modes and conveys algorithm requirements to software teams
• Works closely with design engineering teams to convey AFCS requirements for hardware designs
• Leads team to develop autopilot and flight director monitors and limiters in consideration of system safety
• Understands and considers design assurance levels in the AFCS design and leads team to develop thorough, complete and unambiguous AFCS system requirements documents
• Directs and enables appropriate team members to provide customer interface to flight control peers at OEM customers to supports their analysis, ITF or Iron Bird activities as necessary
• Provides oversight on development of validation/verification test plans and conducting bench tests to validate correct system implementation in support of FAA certification
• Coordinates with flight operations at OEM or Garmin for AFCS development flight test, reviews, or supports development of flight test plans in support of scheduled flight tests
• Participates in recruiting activities, interviews, hires, trains, evaluates performance for the team, and plans/assigns/directs work

• Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Math, Physics, Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR a minimum of 10 years relevant experience
• Experience using Mat Lab or Simulink design tools
• Fluency and understanding of C programming language
• Demonstrated understanding of system architectures and the effects on the control system
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and lead in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment

• 8+ years relevant experience
• Previous leadership or mentorship experience
• Software development experience, including understanding of DO-178C requirements
• Avionics hardware development experience
• Pilot’s License or demonstrated knowledge of piloting skills and procedures

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.

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