Aviation Systems Engineer I - Avionics & Integration

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

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.