Aviation Systems Engineer 1

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. is seeking a full-time Aviation Systems Engineer 1 at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the development and application of sophisticated avionics systems. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant engineering field and has a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, with demonstrated skills in systems integration and a positive team-oriented attitude. This position offers eligibility for Garmin's benefit program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience.
• Excellent academics with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and document technical scope changes for functionality.
• Create system requirements and technical documentation.
• Assess compliance with system requirements.
• Generate bench test plans to verify system requirements.
• Troubleshoot integration bench and simulator setup issues.
• Analyze system design, performance, safety, and security.

Skills

Systems Integration

System Safety

System Requirements

System Security

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Aviation Systems Engineer 1 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. This team is a group of passionate pilots and aviation enthusiasts. In this role, you will assist in furthering our mission or bringingdisruptive technology to the Experimental/Amateur-Build, Light-Sport, and Part 23 aviation markets by supporting the successful conception, development, and/or application ofsophisticated avionicssystems.

Essential Functions

• Identifies/documents technical scope of change in support of small changes to already supported functionality or interfaces
• Creates a simple set of system requirements and technical description documentation for well-defined functionality, following requirements standards and documented best practices
• Assesses compliance with a select set of system requirements utilizing existing hardware, software, and configuration
• Generates and/or executes bench test plans/procedures to verify system requirements, clearly documenting testing performed and any issues observed during testing
• Troubleshoots basic integration bench and/or simulator setup issues
• Analyzes system design, performance, safety, and/or security for existing functionality in accordance with applicable processes/procedures
• Supports the maintenance of system-level processes, best practices, and/or tools for systems engineering, development assurance, and/or cybersecurity
• Communicates status of work and thoroughly documents work to clearly provide visibility to supervisor and/or mentor
• Works collaboratively and professionally in a team environment with other Garmin associates to achieve goals
• Applies a sense of urgency, commitment, and focus on the right priorities in developing solutions in a timely fashion
• Applies Garmin’s Mission, Vision, Values and Quality Policy and enthusiastically exhibits a desire to see Garmin succeed

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or another related technical field 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
• Demonstrated basic knowledge and troubleshooting skills in one or more of the following technical areas: Systems Integration, System Safety, System Requirements, System Security
• Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, and work well with others
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in an Engineering field
• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5 as a general rule)
• Demonstrated passion for and involvement in the aviation community
• Operational knowledge of Garmin or competitive avionics
• Previous work or internship experience with consumer or aviation 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.