Design Certification Engineer 2 - Avionics

We are seeking a full-time Design Certification Engineer 2 - Avionics for Garmin's Salem, OR location.  In this role, you will be responsible for leading project engineering teams in certification processes and development activities of avionics products under the direction of a team leader or mentor. This role also manages project schedules and deliverables through leadership, teamwork, and use of communication skills and works collaboratively with project engineering teams to solve complex engineering problems. This role also improves Garmin's processes and products through innovative solutions, while ensuring compliance to aviation industry standards and federal regulations.

Essential Functions

• Draft and submit unit-level certification documentation required by TSOs and other regulatory standards to the appropriate certification authority
• Lead project engineering teams in executing projects according to development processes to ensure compliance with all applicable certification requirements
• Use project management skills to coordinate project schedules and deliverables per aviation processes
• Perform unit level safety and security analysis and requirement generation
• Coordinate technical compliance documentation and testing for applicable local, national, and international standards and regulations (e.g. FCC, CE, ANATEL, RED, EAR)
• Contribute to project engineering teams to design, validate, and verify aviation projects
• Organize and guide project testing and document results in test reports
• Update Garmin’s processes and products for new regulations, enhanced safety and security requirements, and improved efficiency
• Contribute to product concept and development plans through collaboration with design engineering teams
• Balance multiple projects and work with multidisciplinary teams

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Computer Science, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering or another similar technical degree AND a minimum of 1 year of 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)
• Must possess demonstrated knowledge, education, and/or training of basic circuits (Digital, FPGA, Analog and/or RF)
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Superior organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail and quality
• Ability and desire to take ownership of new and/or existing projects
• Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others, ensuring successful achievement of company goals

Desired Qualifications

• Superior personal and team oriented organizational skills
• Experience and/or knowledge of RTCA DO160 and DO254
• Knowledge and/or training with technical writing and reviewing
• Knowledge and/or training with avionics

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