Aviation Software Engineer - OEM Lead at Garmin International in Chandler, Arizona

Job Description:

We are seeking an Aviation Software Engineer - OEM Lead who is interested in developing software, providing technical leadership and project planning for Garmin’s Integrated Flight Deck for our Chandler, AZ location. In this role, you’ll be responsible for serving in a leadership capacity to integrate Garmin’s products into the cockpits of industry-leading aircraft. You’ll write software in C and Python, configure the flight deck to meet your customer’s requirements, and integrate software for delivery to the customer. This role provides a customer-facing opportunity with aircraft Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in addition to software engineering responsibilities. 

Responsibilities

Essential functions

• Software development for safety-critical airframe specific and airframe independent functionality 


• Successfully managing OEM relationships, including: positive and proactive communication, understanding and advocating for requirements from customers, managing feedback, and ensuring expectations are appropriately calibrated with our OEM partners


• Developing and maintaining high quality deliverables for our OEMs in alignment with their engineering, flight test, and production schedules


• Familiarity and understanding of how Garmin Aviation’s product offerings come together as an integrated flight deck 


• Working cross functionally with Garmin’s program coordination, systems, system tests, human factors and flight operations teams to ensure all aspects of a program are tended to

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree OR Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math, Physics 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 proficiency and experience necessary to develop moderately complex software in C, C++, C#, Java, assembly language, or other selected languages


• Proficient knowledge, utilization and mastery of relevant software engineering tools (configuration management systems, build processes, debuggers, emulators, simulators and logic analyzers)

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)


• Previous work or internship experience in design, particularly for consumer products

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.