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Aircraft Performance Engineer 1

Garmin - Scottsdale, Arizona

Posted Mar 30, 2026

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U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
$111,944 U.S. median for this role
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+13.7% - Much faster than average

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

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About this role

Aircraft Performance Engineer 1 Scottsdale, Arizona Overview We are seeking a full-time Aircraft Performance Engineer 1 at Garmin's Scottsdale, AZ location. In this role, you will be responsible for learning and applying knowledge of aircraft systems, operator policies, and regulatory requirements to develop and enhance aircraft performance calculation software to meet customer needs. Essential Functions Design, develop, test, and deploy flight crew user interfaces for in-house developed aircraft performance and weight & balance systems Learn and utilize programming techniques to assist with solving small-to-mid-scale problems Work independently and with internal development teams to develop and test full system functionality Calculate, analyze, and document basic aircraft performance data Communicate aircraft performance and weight & balance related information to internal staff and customers After-hours on-call support may be needed Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule) Programming and scripting experience (FORTRAN, Python or a similar programming language) Strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Driven problem solver with exceptional technical troubleshooting, organizational and time management skills and demonstrated ability to resolve problems with minimal supervision Desired Qualifications Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5) Experience as a pilot, aircraft performance engineer, flight operations engineer, aircraft and/or load planner Experience using Microsoft SQL Server Experience working at an airline Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration

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