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Garmin Senior Aircraft Performance Engineer in Scottsdale, Arizona
Overview
We are seeking a full-time Senior Aircraft Performance Engineer for our Scottsdale, AZ location. In this role, you will be responsible for providing complex aircraft performance and weight & balance data solutions to operators of aircraft. The selected candidate will apply superior knowledge of aircraft systems, operator policies, and regulatory requirements to create and implement aircraft performance calculation software to meet complex customer needs.
Essential Functions
Provide technical input to feature development plans and concept documents
Analyze existing data structures and recommend improvements
Partner with team lead to identify technical requirements and alternatives to accomplish project
Serve as a mentor and advisor to Aircraft Performance Engineer 1 & 2 associates
Collaborate with customers to build industry leading systems that meet customized design requirements
Design, develop, test, and deploy flight crew user interfaces for in-house developed aircraft performance and weight & balance systems
Use complex programming techniques to assist with solving small-to-large scale problems
Work independently and with internal development teams to develop and test full system functionality
Calculate, analyze and document complex aircraft performance data
Work with customers to optimize customer-specific use cases to support development of takeoff and landing (TOLD) configurations and procedures to assist customers with specific airports, runways and airframe/engine combinations
Test adaptation to test vectors, TOLD and standard computerized aircraft performance (SCAP)
Communicate aircraft performance and weight & balance related information to internal staff and customers
Exemplify Garmin’s Mission Statement, Vision, Values and Quality Policy and enthusiastically exhibit a desire to see Garmin succeed
Provide 24x7 on call support
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related technical field from a four-year college or university AND a minimum of 5-year relative experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule) with the demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledge
Knowledge of regulatory performance requirements for Transport Category Aircraft as required by the FAA or other national aviation governing bodies
Programming and scripting experience (Fortran, Python or a similar programming language)
Possess knowledge in TOLD and SCAP specifications and have SCAP module development experience
Familiar with flight planning mission optimization techniques
Strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
Strong organizational and time management skills
Driven problem solver with exceptional technical troubleshooting skills and demonstrated ability to resolve problems with minimal supervision
Desired Qualifications
Experience as a pilot, aircraft dispatcher, aircraft performance engineer or load planner
Experience using Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
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