Garmin

Software Engineer 2 - OEM Airframe Lead

Garmin • $92K — $110K *
Olathe, KS 66062In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 1 year relevant experience or combination of education and experience
  • Demonstrated proficiency in developing software using languages like C, C++, C#, and Java
  • Expertise in software engineering tools, including configuration management and debugging tools
  • Excellent academic record (GPA of 3.0 or higher)

Responsibilities

  • Lead integration of Garmin products into aircraft cockpits
  • Write software in C and Python for flight deck configurations
  • Conduct peer code reviews and provide constructive feedback
  • Perform technical root cause analysis and develop corrective actions
  • Manage OEM relationships and advocate for customer requirements
  • Develop high-quality deliverables aligned with OEM schedules
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with various engineering teams

Benefits

  • Involvement in customer-facing opportunities with OEMs
  • Mentorship opportunities for less experienced engineers
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technologies in the aviation field
  • Collaborative work environment within cross-functional teams
  • Alignment with engineering, flight test, and production schedules
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a full-time Software Engineer - OEM Airframe Lead in our Olathe, KS 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.

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
  • 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)
  • 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

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


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.
Learn more about Garmin
Size
18,700 employees
Market Cap
$17.5 billion
Industry
Consumer Technology
Net Income
$992.3 million
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+10.3%
Revenue
$4.1 billion
NASDAQ
GRMN
* Ladders Estimates

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