About this opportunity
Garmin Ltd. lists this Senior Flight Test Engineer opportunity in salem, Oregon. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
We are seeking a full-time Senior Flight Test Engineer for Garmin's Salem, OR location. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership in performance of complex flight-testing activities including drafting and executing ground and flight test plans, conducting real time data analysis and making real time modification to test parameters for complex test programs. In addition, this role may act as Test Director or Flight Test Lead for complex projects.
Essential Functions
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)
Basic 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
A flight test backgroud within an aviation or aerospace environment
Experience with revision control tools, audio/video recording tools, or database tools
Previous experience using aviation products
Pilot or aircraft maintenance certification
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
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Worksite address
salem, OR, 97308, US
Who can apply
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