Software Engineer 2 - Aviation Web Development

Garmin; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin is seeking a Software Engineer 2 for Aviation Web Development, with responsibilities spanning the Chanhassen, MN; Chandler, AZ; or Olathe, KS locations. You will build upon existing software to deliver customer-facing Garmin aviation solutions, working with Typescript, Angular/React, and MapLibre.

The role involves collaboration, code reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and exploring new technologies to improve software quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least 1 year of relevant software experience.
• Academic record with GPA ≥ 3.0.
• Experience developing software in Typescript, Angular/React, and MapLibre.
• Familiar with software engineering tools such as CM systems, build processes, and debuggers.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement moderately complex software features.
• Participate in peer code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Mentor Software Engineer 1 and contribute to root-cause analysis.
• Research new technologies and evaluate alternatives.
• Estimate effort and assist with process improvements.
• Support aviation product software across Garmin platforms.

Skills

Typescript

Angular/React

MapLibre

Code reviews

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Version control

Build systems

Debuggers

Emulators/ simulators

Logic analyzers

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Software Engineer 2 - Aviation Web Development, for Garmin's Chanhassen, MN, or Chandler, AZ, or Olathe, KS locations. In this role, you will be responsible for building upon existing software solutions to develop software for customer facing Garmin aviation products.

Essential Functions

• Creates and executes designs for small sets of new functionalities as part of a software project using Typescript, Angular/React, and MapLibre or other selected languages
• Utilizes software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, build processes, and debuggers in the software development process
• May perform as a technical leader or Lead Software Engineer for derivative software project
• Collaborates and adds value through participation in peer code reviews, providing comments and suggestions
• Provides reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques
• Performs technical root cause analysis and outlines corrective action for given problems
• Contributes to technical research on new technologies
• Estimates level of effort, evaluates new options of similar technology, offers suggestions to improve processes, and provides feedback on some electrical design aspects
• Serves as a mentor to less experienced software engineers (Software Engineer 1)

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math, Physics or related field AND a minimum of 1 year relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience necessary to develop moderately complex software in Typescript, Angular/React, and MapLibre or other selected languages
• Proficient knowledge, utilization and mastery of relevant software engineering tools (configuration management systems, build processes, debuggers, emulators, simulators and logic analyzers)

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
• Full Stack Web Development experience
• Aviation industry experience or a passion for aviation

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