We are seeking a full-time Software Engineer - OEM Airframe Lead in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you'll be responsible for integrating 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.
Essential Functions
Creates and executes designs for small sets of new functionalities as part of a software project using C, C++, C#, Java, assembly language, or other selected languages
Utilizes software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, build processes, and debuggers in the software development process
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
Serves as a mentor to less experienced software engineers (Software Engineer 1)
Software development for safety-critical airframe specific and airframe independent functionality
Successfully manages 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
Develops and maintains 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
Works 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
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor'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.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits