Senior Certification Engineer Aircraft Systems Safety

We are seeking a full-time Senior Certification Engineer – Aircraft Systems Safety in our Wichita, KS or New Century, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the aircraft system safety assessment process and generating the required analyses in support of Garmin STC projects.

Essential Functions

• Interface with Hardware, Software, and EMC groups to ensure appropriate design assurance levels are considered
• Develop draft safety analysis in support of TIA issuance
• Perform qualitative analysis, FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, and particular risk/common cause analyses as required to certify the STC installations
• Coordinate internal Garmin groups to communicate safety assessment requirements
• Generate compliance statements for 23.1309 and other regulations that require system safety substantiation in support of Garmin STC projects

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering AND a minimum of 5 years 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)
• Previous experience working in avionics design, installation, and FAA certification
• Must be detail-oriented and work proactively and effectively with some supervision support
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a flexible, fast-paced, and challenging environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of FAA regulations applicable to avionics and flight control certification efforts
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the FAA STC process
• Demonstrated understanding of commercial avionics interface standards and their installation
• Demonstrated a clear understanding of the FAA system safety process
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge in one or more of the following technical areas:  Electrical Systems, Structures, Mechanical Systems, System Safety, HIRF/Lightning, and/or Aircraft Certification

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
• Knowledge of FAA regulations applicable to avionics and flight controls certification efforts particularly those associated with system safety such as 23.1309
• Thorough knowledge of AC 23/25.1309 and SAE ARPs 4761 and 4754
• Thorough working knowledge of the FAA system safety process, including at least 3 years of conducting aircraft-level system safety analysis
• Pilot's license

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.