Senior Flight Test Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a full-time Senior Flight Test Engineer for Garmin's Mesa, AZ location.

Responsibilities

• Drafts ground and flight test plans and reports for complex test programs including programs with tests not previously conducted
• Coordinates and executes complex flight tests as part of a flight test crew, including acting as a test director
• Defines, documents, and maintains complex test aircraft and equipment configurations including multiple test aircraft programs, and coordinates with engineering teams
• Operates flight test tools, conducts real time data analysis, and makes real time modifications to test parameters
• Proposes unique viable solutions to issues identified during flight test
• Prepares complex avionics system installation data for test aircraft
• Works with certification authorities to resolve certification issues
• Revises or authors new procedures and makes significant safety contributions
• Provides reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniques
• Serves as a mentor to less experienced flight test engineers (Flight Test Engineer 1 & 2)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering AND a minimum of 5 years of 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 proficient use of advanced engineering and flight test tools including performing advanced troubleshooting on complex avionics system installations
• Demonstrates solid and proficient understanding of certification process and associated regulations
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with revision control tools, mobile application development, audio/video recording tools, or database tools
• Previous experience using aviation products
• Pilot or aircraft maintenance certification