Senior Aviation Programs Engineer​/Manager – Commercial Air Transport

Overview

Job Description:

We are seeking a full-time Senior Aviation Programs Engineer/Manager onsite in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will lead complex aviation programs that include integration of sophisticated avionics from initial planning to entry in service. You will be creating technical proposals, identifying technical scope, developing and managing the program schedule, and ensuring system compliance with our customer requirements. Join our team that works at the leading edge of aviation technology development, collaborating directly with our aircraft partners to bring innovative Garmin solutions to the general, commercial, and helicopter aviation market.

If you thrive in a dynamic fast-paced environment and are ready to drive innovation in aviation, we would love to hear from you!

• 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 apply to new product development or programs
• Demonstrate strong working knowledge of aircraft certification and associated development timelines
• Develop advanced working knowledge of standard department processes and tools while applying them throughout all program life cycles
• Lead creation of presentation materials to inform internal stakeholders of program progress or issues with minimal oversight
• Lead evaluation and execution of technical program requirements or customer inquiries with increasing complexity
• Lead in execution of standard processes to ensure all program-specific requirements are assigned, implemented, and verified to meet customer expectations with increasing complexity
• Contribute to the creation or modification of system or program-level processes, best practices for program execution, or tools
• Demonstrate advanced troubleshooting skills to assist with identification and 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 processes
• Develop project-specific planning documents and provide input to cross-functional resource plans with minimal oversight
• Demonstrate advanced strategic planning and risk mitigation abilities
• Lead meetings with external/internal stakeholders to track milestone progress, document actions, and follow through to completion
• Contribute to technical roadmaps for presentation to OEM customers
• Lead creation of technical product proposals and related documentation in response to customer RFPs or RFIs
• Contribute to definition of product driven by customer-specific needs
• Drive implementation of solutions scalable across multiple integrated flight deck programs or retrofit product lines
• Demonstrate proficient skill in conducting in-depth integration testing and troubleshooting through detailed knowledge of systems and available test tools
• Apply Garmin’s Mission, Vision, Values and Quality Policy and demonstrate a desire to see Garmin succeed

• 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

• Pilot’s License
• Garmin Integrated Flight Deck experience
• Demonstrates proficient working knowledge of Garmin Integrated Flight Decks and general knowledge of all Garmin aviation products
• Experience with development and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project or similar

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:
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