Aviation Programs Engineer/Manager 1

Garmin; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin is seeking a full‑time Aviation Programs Engineer/Manager 1 for its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. You will support concep­tion, development, and application of avionics systems, document change scope, and ensure system compliance with customer requirements.

The role involves coordinating OEM inquiries, leading stakeholder meetings, creating technical documentation, and contributing to program milestones and roadmaps throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant engineering or scientific field or equivalent experience.
• GPA 3.0 or higher preferred with ability to apply knowledge.
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting and debugging.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support OEM inquiries and communicate with customers and stakeholders.
• Develop presentation materials to inform program progress or issues.
• Assist with evaluating technical program requirements and customer inquiries.
• Lead meetings with stakeholders to track milestones and actions.
• Contribute to technical roadmaps and cross‑functional planning documents.
• May perform integration testing of interfaces or functionality.
• May coordinate certification questions and related documentation.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math, or Physics

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full‑time Aviation Programs Engineer/Manager 1 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting successful conception, development, and/or application of sophisticated avionics systems including support of technical system proposals and related documentation, identifying and documenting technical scope of change, and ensuring system compliance with customer requirements.

Essential Functions

• Support OEM customer inquiries and ensures effective communication with customers and internal stakeholders
• Demonstrate attention to detail and consistently maintain all work products in an organized fashion
• Develop basic working knowledge of Garmin Integrated Flight Decks, Garmin aviation products, or sub-systems
• Develop basic working knowledge of standard department processes and tools while demonstrating application throughout all program life cycles
• Lead creation of various presentation materials to inform internal stakeholders of relevant program progress or issues with some direction or oversight
• Assist with evaluation/execution of technical program requirements or customer inquiries
• Assist with execution of standard processes to ensure all program specific requirements are assigned, implemented, and verified to meet customer expectations
• Develop troubleshooting skills that can assist with identification and resolution of technical or programmatic issues related to active programs
• Assist with creation and/or review of Garmin documentation such as coordination memos or scalable product notifications to inform customers of basic technical information
• May develop project specific planning documents and provide input to cross‑functional resource plans with some direction or oversight
• May monitor and maintain the program schedule including key milestones for both Garmin and applicable OEM
• May lead meetings with external/internal stakeholders to track milestone progress, document actions and diligently follow through to completion with some direction or oversight
• May contribute to technical roadmaps for presentation to OEM customers with some guidance
• May coordinate investigation and response of certification related questions and may assist in preparation and transmittal of any technical documentation required to support
• May contribute to the creation of technical product proposals and related documentation in response to customer request for proposal or information
• May perform integration testing of select interfaces or functionality
• May create/maintain airframe specific configuration details such as system architecture, detailed interconnect, and equipment list
• Apply Garmin’s Mission, Vision, Values and Quality Policy and enthusiastically exhibit a desire to see Garmin succeed

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math, or Physics OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule) with the demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledge
• Must demonstrate the capability to perform basic troubleshooting & debugging
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others

Desired Qualifications

• Pilot’s License
• Garmin Integrated Flight Deck experience
• Previous work or internship experience working on consumer or aviation products
• Demonstrates proficient working knowledge of Garmin Integrated Flight Decks and general knowledge of all Garmin aviation products
• Experience with development and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project or similar
• System safety knowledge

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