We are seeking a full-time Human Factors Avionics Flight Deck Design Engineer 1 to design intuitive graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for flight deck avionics systems in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting in the development and design of superior aviation products and ensuring systems are designed to meet the needs and capabilities of intended users as well as helping design intuitive interfaces, controls, displays, and user experiences to optimize human performance and minimize human error. You will combine expertise in human-machine interaction, visual design, and avionics standards to create pilot-centered functions and feature that enhance pilot workflow, lowering workload and increasing efficiency.
Essential Functions
- Research, design, and prototype user experiences for new features and products
- Apply human-centered design techniques to develop insights and generate new product ideas
- Communicate research/design requirements using mockups, story boarding, visual presentations, or other methods
- Apply design standards/procedures to ensure consistent user interface designs and behaviors across aviation products and services
- Effectively articulate and defend design decisions
- Communicate with internal stakeholders to define and commit to user research objectives
- Assist in research planning and preparation including recruiting, scheduling, and test script development
- Employ both qualitative and quantitative research methods to answer research questions
- Observe and take detailed notes during usability testing sessions
- Use data analysis results to identify usability issues, benchmark products, discover opportunities to improve designs, and learn about user behaviors and preferences
- Work collaboratively/professionally with cross-functional teams of product designers, developers, and business stakeholders
- Adhere to ethical research standards
- Communicate status of work clearly by thoroughly documenting work in an organized manner
- Remain current on research and design trends, methods, techniques, and software
- Assist in general aviation advocacy through training and outreach activities in Garmin’s flight simulator labs
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Engineering, Human Centered Design, Aviation, or related field OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule) with the demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledge
- Exposure to quantitative and qualitative methodologies such as usability testing, task analysis, heuristic evaluations, contextual inquiries, and surveys
- Exposure to analyzing and synthesizing user data to identify usability insights and translate those insights into actionable recommendations
- Exposure to different types of rapid digital prototyping tools like Figma or Photoshop
- Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Must possess knowledge of usability, accessibility, and other industry standard practices
- Capable of supporting multiple projects of varying complexity
- Must be team-oriented, detail-oriented, possess a positive attitude, demonstrate the ability to work well with others in a highly collaborative environment and can work proactively/effectively with supervision
- Able to lift up to 25lbs using safe lifting techniques
Desired Qualifications
- Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5) with the demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledge
- Demonstrated basic knowledge of Garmin Integrated Flight Decks and general knowledge of most Garmin aviation products
- Proficient using common rapid prototyping tools, remote research tools (ex. Figma, UserZoom, Qualtrics, etc.) and/or data analysis tools (statistics in Minitab, Python, SAS, SPSS, etc.)
- Pilot’s Certificate with an Instrument Rating
- Background in aviation or prior interaction with pilots/flight operations
- Knowledge of avionics standards (e.g., AC25-1322, AC25-1302, and AC25-11B)
