Aircraft Systems Intern (Summer 2022)
Great ideas sometimes come from singular inspiration, but more often they’re a result of collaborative effort. Inside Garmin, we like to foster an environment of participation and engagement. We support professional development, offer well-designed career paths and adhere to a policy that prioritizes promoting from within the company to maximize the opportunities for our associates. We are also committed to being a good corporate citizen and providing opportunities for associates to contribute toward a healthy, sustainable world.
We are looking for an Intern to support our Avionics in a variety of areas including mechanical design, electrical design and systems safety at our headquarters in the greater Kansas City area.
General Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation and verification of new installation documentation
- Assist in the generation of certification ground and bench test plans
- Assist in creation of certification test reports and other compliance data for submissions to the FAA
- Accept and complete projects and other miscellaneous aircraft engineering duties as assigned
Aircraft System Mechanical Intern Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and design of avionics and flight control systems components and installations
- Assist in the generation of mechanical/structural part and installation drawings required to support STC projects
Aircraft System Electrical Intern Responsibilities
- Assist in electrical installation of Garmin integrated avionics system.
- Assist in the development of wiring diagrams, wire harness drawings, or other technical data needed to define the electrical aspects of the installation or to support other STC projects
- Assist installation technicians in troubleshooting installation wiring interconnects
Aircraft System Safety Intern Responsibilities
- Assist in performing qualitative safety analysis, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis and particular risk/common cause/zonal analyses as required to certify the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) installations
- Assist in coordination with internal Garmin groups to communicate design safety requirements
- Assist with writing compliance statements for FAA regulations that require system safety substantiation in support of Garmin STC projects
- Assist with on-aircraft reviews of systems installation to ensure safety requirements are met
- Assist in creation of certification system safety reports and other compliance data for submissions to the FAA
Qualified applicants have completed coursework in a core technical discipline such as electrical, mechanical, aerospace, or computer engineering; or sufficient relevant experience
- Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
- Must possess proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to work proactively and effectively with minimal supervision
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment
- Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication
As part of our ongoing commitment to helping associates maintain a healthy balance between work and life, we sponsor company-wide and individual wellness initiatives, as well as world-class sporting events—and even some of the participating athletes. In each of the communities in which we do business, Garmin has a strong philanthropic and civic presence. Our associates benefit from these connections in many ways, including through discounts on products and services, opportunities to attend sponsored events, and even help with work-life initiatives, such as pilot certification and adoption assistance.
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.