Software Engineer - Aviation Databases

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

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for Garmin's benefit program

Job summary

Garmin is seeking a full-time Software Engineer - Aviation Databases to be based at its U.S. headquarters in Olathe, Kansas. In this role, you will develop and maintain aviation data processing software to support Garmin's charting solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least one year of experience, demonstrating proficiency in Python, C, and C++. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative aviation technologies and be a leader in software development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year relevant experience or equivalent education.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Python, C, and C++.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain aviation data processing software.
• Lead software project designs and implementations.
• Collaborate on peer code reviews.

Skills

Python

C

C++

Software engineering tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Excellent academics (GPA ≥ 3.0)

Tools

Configuration management systems

Build processes

Debuggers

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Software Engineer - Aviation Databases onsite at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and using moderately complex aviation data processing software which supports charting solutions designed 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 Python, C and C++ 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 Python, C and C++ 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)
• Experience with relational databases
• Strong technical writing skills, such as reading regulatory documents and writing engineering specifications
• Background with unit or system software testing
• Ability to follow detailed SOPs, process complex information, and bring creative solutions within regulatory framework while adhering to firm industry deadlines

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