Software Certification Engineer at Garmin International in Olathe, Kansas

Job Description:

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Software Certification Engineer for our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for working with software development teams to ensure compliance to regulatory and internal standards through certification of Garmin Aviation software releases by preparing certification documentation, and/or by conducting software quality assurance activities.

Essential Functions

• Conducts and/or supports Software Quality Assurance (SQA) audits on increasingly complex projects to ensure compliance to RTCA DO-178B/DO-178C and to Garmin standards


• Drafts software certification plan documents


• Modifies and/or develops scripts to aid in the completion of documents and audits


• Participates in the maintenance of software standards and forms


• Supports high level software product testing as needed


• Proposes solutions to issues that arise in document completion or audit closure


• Collaborates and adds value to software process and certification


• Conducts root cause research involving source code analysis, requirements, testing or process


• May approve software life cycle data for compliance to RTCA DO-178B/DO-178C, in support of product TSOAs or conformities


• Shares process expertise with product development teams and offers suggestions for process improvements


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


• Works cooperatively with Engineering teams to negotiate resolutions for issues found in SQA functions

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Management Information Systems 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)


• Must possess a minimum of 1 year experience in at least one of the following areas: software development processes, process auditing, or aviation software regulatory documentation


• Demonstrated proficient use and knowledge of engineering tools to complete well defined basic tasks and/or projects


• Superior organizational, analytical skills, time management and follow-up skills with keen attention to detail and quality


• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Word & Excel

Desired Qualifications

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


• Experience working with RTCA DO-178B/DO-178C process


• Experience in software development/verification


• Software root cause analysis experience

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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