Senior Aviation Programs Engineer​/Manager

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Senior Aviation Programs Engineer/Manager in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for leading successful conception, development, and/or application of sophisticated avionics systems including creation of technical system proposals and related documentation, identifying/documenting technical scope of change, and ensuring system compliance with customer requirements.

Essential Functions

• Support OEM customer inquiries and ensure effective communication with customers and internal stakeholders
• Develop advanced working knowledge of Garmin Integrated Flight Decks, Garmin aviation products, or sub-systems and application toward new product development or programs
• Demonstrates strong working knowledge of aircraft certification and associated development timelines
• Develop advanced working knowledge of standard department processes and tools while demonstrating application throughout all program life cycles
• Lead creation of various presentation materials to inform internal stakeholders of relevant program progress or issues with little to no oversight
• Lead evaluation and execution of technical program requirements or customer inquiries with an increasing level of complexity with little to no oversight
• Lead in execution of standard processes to ensure all program specific requirements are assigned, implemented, and verified to meet customer expectations with an increasing level of complexity
• Contributes to the creation or modification of system or program-level processes, best practices for program execution, or tools
• Demonstrate advanced troubleshooting skills that can assist with identification/resolution of technical or programmatic issues related to active programs
• Able to mentor and train less experienced engineers
• May act as a subject matter expert in one or more subsystems or process
• May develop project specific planning documents and provides input to cross-functional resource plans with little to no oversight,
• May demonstrate advanced strategic planning and risk mitigation ability
• May lead meetings with external/internal stake holders to track milestone progress, document actions and diligently follow through to completion
• May contribute to technical roadmaps for presentation to OEM customers
• May lead creation of technical product proposals and related documentation in response to customer request for proposal or information
• May contribute to definition of product driven by a customer-specific need
• May drive implementation of solutions that are scalable across multiple integrated flight deck programs or retrofit product lines
• May demonstrate proficient skill in conducting in-depth integration testing and troubleshooting through detailed knowledge of systems and use of available test tools
• Apply Garmin’s Mission, Vision, Values and Quality Policy and enthusiastically exhibits a desire to see Garmin succeed

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math or Physics AND a minimum of 5 years 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 advanced knowledge and skills in one or more of the following technical areas:
  • Technical Program Management and Communication
  • System Requirements and Integration
  • New Business Pursuits
• Exhibits a high-level of organization, structure, and autonomy in all program management activities
• Produces work with a high degree of quality that requires little to no oversight or review
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, work well with others, and be a driven problem solver with proven success in solving difficult problems
• Broad technical knowledge and skills in one or more areas of avionics systems and product development

Desired Qualifications

• Pilot’s License
• Garmin Integrated Flight Deck experience
• Demonstrates proficient working knowledge of Garmin Integrated Flight Decks and general knowledge of all…