Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field with 1+ year experience or equivalent education/experience
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred
Proficient in Typescript, Angular/React, and MapLibre or similar programming languages
Skilled in software engineering tools including configuration management and debugging systems
Experience leading projects or mentoring junior engineers is a plus
Responsibilities
Develop software solutions for Garmin aviation products using modern web technologies
Design and implement new functionalities in collaboration with team members
Conduct peer code reviews to improve code quality and development processes
Perform technical root cause analysis to troubleshoot software issues
Research and evaluate new technologies to enhance product development
Estimate project efforts and offer process improvement suggestions
Mentor junior software engineers to foster team growth
Benefits
Participation in Garmin's benefit program
Access to tools and resources for professional development
Opportunities for collaboration with experienced engineers
Supportive work environment that values innovation
Full Job Description
Overview
We are seeking a full-time Software Engineer 2 - Aviation Web Development, for Garmin's Chanhassen, MN, or Chandler, AZ, or Olathe, KS locations. In this role, you will be responsible for building upon existing software solutions to develop software for customer facing Garmin aviation products.
Essential Functions
Creates and executes designs for small sets of new functionalities as part of a software project using Typescript, Angular/React, and MapLibre or other selected languages
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
Serves as a mentor to less experienced software engineers (Software Engineer 1)
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 Typescript, Angular/React, and MapLibre 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)
Full Stack Web Development experience
Aviation industry experience or a passion for aviation
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
About Garmin
Garmin Ltd. is an American multinational technology company founded in 1989 by Gary Burrell and Min Kao in Lenexa, Kansas. The company specializes in GPS technology for automotive, aviation, marine, outdoor, and sport activities. Garmin's products serve aviation, marine, automotive, wireless, outdoor recreation, and fitness markets. The company's goal is to create navigation and communication devices that can enrich customers' lives. Garmin has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company's products are sold in over 100 countries.
