Software Engineer - Aviation Core Java

Garmin Ltd.; Kansas; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

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Benefit program details available

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. is looking for a full-time Software Engineer for the Aviation Core Java team at the U.S. headquarters in Kansas or Phoenix. This role involves developing software for Garmin products, collaborating with peers, and mentoring junior engineers.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least one year of experience in software development with a focus on Java. Strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in software engineering tools are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field and minimum 1 year experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in developing moderately complex software in Java.
• Proficient in software engineering tools such as debuggers and emulators.

Responsibilities

• Create designs for new functionalities in software projects.
• Collaborate in peer code reviews and provide suggestions.
• Serve as a mentor to less experienced software engineers.

Skills

Java

Problem-solving

Software engineering tools

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Configuration management systems

Debuggers

Build processes

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Software Engineer - Aviation Core Java at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area or at Garmin's location in the Phoenix, AZ metro. In this role, you will be responsible for developing moderately complex software and creating and executing designs for small sets of new functionalities for Garmin products and/or applications.

Essential Functions

• Creates and executes designs for small sets of new functionalities as part of a software project using Java, 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)
• Supports working hours as part of a rotating schedule to provide on call support of Garmin’s 24/7 operations

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 Java, 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)
• Previous work or internship experience in design, particularly for consumer products
• Back end object oriented development experience: Java, Spring Boot, Restful-ish APIs, Microservices architecture, Cloud environment

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.