Software Engineer - Aviation Performance at Garmin International in Olathe, Kansas

Job Description:

We are seeking a full-time Software Engineer for our Olathe, KS location.  In this role, you will be responsible for developing moderately complex software and creating and executing designs for small sets of new functionalities for Garmin products and/or applications.  The Performance team develops new and exciting advanced features that model the aircrafts performance during all phases of flight in order to estimate the runway distance required for safe takeoff and landing.  Additionally, we compute desired speed and the resulting time and fuel needed to reach the destination.  This is an area where there is considerable innovation within the aviation industry as it relates to Air Traffic Control spacing between aircraft.  We also work closely w/ Garmin’s connected datalink services so the crew has a seamless experience between preflight planning and what they see in the cockpit when they get on board.  Finally, we develop a standby flight display function that displays essential primary flight information to the crew in the event of a primary display failure.  We’re currently working on Garmin’s next big integrated avionics system that will drive increased market share.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Creates and executes designs for small sets of new functionalities as part of a software project using C, Python, and other selected languages


• Experience working on the OS level for an embedded product - experience setting up system processes (task scheduling, memory management, etc.)


• Utilizes software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, build processes, and debuggers in the software development process


• May perform as a technical leader or Lead Software Engineer for derivative software project


• Collaborates and adds value through participation in peer code reviews, providing comments and suggestions


• Provides reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques


• Performs technical root cause analysis and outlines corrective action for given problems


• Contributes to technical research on new technologies


• Estimates level of effort, evaluates new options of similar technology, offers suggestions to improve processes, and provides feedback on some electrical design aspects


• Supports working hours as part of a rotating schedule to provide on call support of Garmin’s 24/7 operations

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, Python, 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


• Previous work or college experience with Aircraft Performance

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.