Aircraft Performance Engineer Intern — Summer 2027

Garmin; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin is seeking a full-time Aircraft Performance Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area.

You will apply aircraft performance principles and regulatory knowledge to develop and maintain performance data modules for Garmin aviation software, collaborating with cross-functional teams to test and validate software. You will learn to develop software, work with engineers and pilots, and contribute to innovative flight planning tools, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in a relevant field with exposure to software concepts.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher is expected.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply aircraft performance principles to fixed-wing aircraft including 14 CFR Chapters.
• Research and compile aircraft performance data for Garmin aviation products.
• Develop and improve processes, tools, and methodologies for performance data management.
• Learn to develop software in selected languages for Garmin Aircraft Performance solutions.
• Collaborate with software engineers, pilots and quality teams to enhance performance solutions.

Skills

Software concepts

Analytical skills

Verbal/written communication

Education

Aerospace Eng

Physics

Mathematics

Tools

C

Python

SQL

Job description

Garmin is seeking a full-time Aircraft Performance Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area.

You will apply aircraft performance principles and regulatory knowledge to develop and maintain performance data modules for Garmin aviation software, collaborating with cross-functional teams to test and validate software. You will learn to develop software, work with engineers and pilots, and contribute to innovative flight planning tools, with a focus on