Aviation Systems Engineer 1

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

Job summary

Garmin is seeking a full‑time Aviation Systems Engineer 1 at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. The role supports Experimental/Amateur‑Build, Light‑Sport, and Part 23 markets by aiding in conception, development, and application of advanced avionics systems.

The role involves documenting scope, creating system requirements, testing, troubleshooting, and collaboration with Garmin teams to drive timely, quality solutions in a dynamic aviation environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and systems engineering basics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and document scope of changes for small functionality updates.
• Create system requirements and technical descriptions for defined features.
• Assess compliance with system requirements using existing hardware/software.
• Develop and execute bench test plans and document results.
• Troubleshoot integration bench and simulator setups.
• Analyze system design, performance, safety, and security.
• Maintain system-level processes, practices, and tools.
• Communicate status and document work for visibility.
• Collaborate with Garmin associates to achieve goals.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master’s degree (desired)

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 bringing disruptive technology to the Experimental/Amateur‑Build, Light‑Sport, and Part 23 aviation markets by supporting the successful conception, development, and/or application of sophisticated avionics systems.

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: Garmin Benefits