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, coordinate with project team 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 stake holders
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 need
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering from a four-year college or university 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) with the demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledge
Proficient use of software specific to job functions (Microsoft Office, Microsoft project, etc.)
Must be detail-oriented, very organized, and work proactively and effectively with some supervision coaching
Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment
Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication
Communicate efficiently and effectively in both written and verbal form
Good leadership skills, and ability to negotiate solutions with stakeholders and address conflict effectively
Work collaboratively and professionally in a team environment with other Garmin associates to achieve goals
Offer suggestions to improve processes
Work effectively with technicians, flight crew and engineers to support project needs
Provide or help facilitate the solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques
Apply a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities in working tasks and develop solutions in a timely fashion
Demonstrated working knowledge in one or more of the following technical areas:
Structures
Mechanical Systems
System Safety
HIRF/Lightning
Electrical Systems
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 topic
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
