Datalink Systems Engineer 1 at Garmin International in Olathe, Kansas

Job Description:

GPS Manufacturer/Distributor

At Garmin we think every day is an opportunity to innovate. With 23 R&D facilities around the world, we're always pushing the limits of our abilities and knowledge. Garmin Aviation creates some of the most impressive technology in the industry for experimental, general, business, air transport and helicopter aviation. 

Garmin is seeking a full-time Datalink Systems Engineer 1 at our Olathe, KS Headquarters location focusing on air-to-ground communication systems. Garmin is looking for highly motivated individuals that have the experience and skills to research, design, develop, test and support these systems.

• Show compliance to industry standards via traceability matrices, reports, and compliance statements.


• Work with regulatory (e.g. FAA, EASA, ANAC) and industry bodies (e.g. ARINC, SITA) to learn and incorporate new and evolving air-to-ground communication systems 


• Engineering support of product development and testing


• Perform bench testing of interfaces or functionality to verify system operation per requirements


• Work with network hosts to ensure Garmin’s systems are being properly supported


• Work with OEMS/customers to provide technical support


• Provide technical content for system design/description documentation


• Support airworthiness certification testing for OEMS


• Work with software and database teams to make sure designs are correct, up-to-date, and complete


• Capture scope, lead planning and track progress of systems engineering activities in a comprehensive schedule


• Effectively communicate development status to customers


• Manage risks and opportunities

Qualified candidates for this role will possess a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline from a four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Other qualifications include:

• Strong analytical skills and can use complex data to drive decisions, problem solve, and draw logical conclusions


• Have excellent interpersonal skills and can work independently, within a multi-organization team


• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment


• Work with customers to define requirements, identify system application issues, and resolve technical issues

Preferred qualifications:

• Having focused education or experience with communication or networking systems


• Experience with air-to-ground datalink communication systems (e.g. VDLM2, CPDLC, ACARS, etc.)


• Experience with aviation design assurance processes for system, software or hardware (ARP 4754, DO-178, DO-254)


• Aviation flight or operations experience


• Experience with DOORs or other requirement management tools

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.