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RS&H

Aviation Electrical Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

$96K - $125K/yr

RS&H is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Aviation Practice. RS&H will encourage and assist you to advance your career and professional development as you grow into roles such as project ...

RS&H

Aviation Electrical Engineer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

RS&H is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Aviation Practice. RS&H will encourage and assist you to advance your career and professional development as you grow into roles such as project ...

RS&H

Senior Aviation Electrical Engineer

Jacksonville, FL

$95K - $124K/yr

RS&H is seeking a Senior Airfield Electrical Engineer to join our Aviation Practice in Jacksonville, Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, Denver, Dallas or Los Angeles! RS&H is passionate about aviation! We ...

RS&H

Senior Aviation Electrical Engineer

Philadelphia, PA · On-site +1

$102K - $133K/yr

RS&H is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in our Aviation Practice in our St. Louis, MO or Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, Plymouth offices. Remote work options are also available!

AtkinsRéalis

Electrical Engineer - Aviation

Tampa, FL · On-site

$85K - $120K/yr

Overview We are seeking an Electrical Engineer - Aviation to join our team in Tampa, FL, or Dallas, TX. We are seeking an experienced Airport Electrical Engineer (4-8 years) to join our Aviation ...

Dar Group

$110K - $160K/yr

Are you ready to power the future of aviation safety and innovation? We're looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer with NAV-AIDS design experience to help deliver mission-critical airfield ...

TKDA

Senior Electrical Engineer

Bloomington, MN · Hybrid

$103K - $155K/yr

Our employee-owned and integrated team of multi-disciplined engineering and design professionals is ... Aviation electrical system design experience including airport lighting, signage, series circuit ...

RS&H

Electrical Designer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site +1

RS&H is seeking an experienced electrical designer to join our esteemed aviation electrical engineering team in a full-time position. In this position, you will collaborate with engineers to design ...

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How much do full time aviation electrical engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time aviation electrical engineer in the United States is $111,091.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $132,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Aviation Electrical Engineer vs Aircraft Maintenance Technician?

AspectFull Time Aviation Electrical EngineerAircraft Maintenance Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in electrical engineering, certifications like FAA A&P or equivalentFAA A&P certification, technical diploma or equivalent
Work EnvironmentDesign, develop, and test electrical systems in aircraft manufacturing or maintenance facilitiesPerform inspections, repairs, and maintenance on aircraft systems on the tarmac or hangar
Industry UsagePrimarily in aircraft manufacturing, design, and systems developmentPrimarily in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul

While both roles involve working with aircraft electrical systems, Full Time Aviation Electrical Engineers focus on designing and developing electrical systems, often requiring a degree in engineering. In contrast, Aircraft Maintenance Technicians perform hands-on repairs and inspections, typically holding FAA certifications. Both roles are essential in the aviation industry but differ in responsibilities, work environment, and required credentials.

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Aviation Electrical/Design Engineer

Aviation Electrical/Design Engineer

Garmin International, Inc.

Olathe, KS • On-site

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Garmin rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 139 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

Overview
We are seeking a full-time Aviation Electrical/Design Engineer at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. Join a team designing innovative products that revolutionize flight through enhanced safety, performance, and features. You will apply your skills to create complex designs that include custom embedded systems, high speed interfaces, digital and analog processing, and a variety of sensor technologies using integrated and discrete solutions.
Aviation Design Engineers have ownership of the product design over its entire life from the concept phase, schematic and PCB design iterations, and throughout mass production. As well as working with a skilled, multi-disciplined engineering team, you will work with our on-site manufacturing center with capabilities that include PCB assembly, unit assembly, and acceptance testing.
Essential Functions
  • Design innovative electronic products for a broad range of aviation markets
  • Optimize design tradeoffs through research, component selection, simulation and prototyping, schematic capture, and PCB design
  • Collaborate with experts from other teams and engineering disciplines such as Mechanical, Software, EMC, Certification, and Systems Engineering
  • Ensure superior product performance and safety by testing circuits and products with clear and thorough analysis and documentation of results
  • Identify technical root causes and suggest reliable solutions for a variety of problems using best engineering practices
  • Work with factory and quality assurance teams to implement designs that maximize manufacturability and long-term reliability
  • Work with our Manufacturing and Product Support teams to maintain and improve products through their life in production, repair, and customer usage
  • Participate in engineering design reviews and provide comments and suggestions on some electrical design aspects for circuits and technologies within your expertise

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related field AND a minimum of 1 year 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)
  • Demonstrated ability with application of design standards and procedures to design and develop moderately complex analog, digital and/or RF designs including simulations, schematics, PCB layouts and evaluation
  • Demonstrated ability with electrical engineering tools
  • Demonstrated knowledge of design impacts on manufacturability

Desired Qualifications
  • Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
  • Passion for electronic design and curiosity for technology and innovative solutions to problems
  • Ability to work autonomously to engineer solutions to complex tasks, projects, and technical problems
  • Thrives working in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment
  • Ability to serve as a technical leader of projects to ensure successful execution of projects in alignment with cost, schedule, and other business objectives
  • Previous work or internship experience with circuit design for consumer or aviation products
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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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