Software Engineer - Aviation Databases

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

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for Garmin's benefits program

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. is seeking a full-time Software Engineer - Aviation Databases to work onsite at their headquarters in Olathe, Kansas. This role involves developing and maintaining aviation data processing software for Garmin products. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and at least 1 year of software development experience.

Responsibilities include collaborating in code reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and providing reliable software solutions using Python, C, and C++. Strong candidates will have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and at least 1 year of experience.
• Excellent academic performance (GPA >= 3.0).
• Proficiency in software development using Python, C, and C++.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex aviation data processing software.
• Collaborate in peer code reviews and provide feedback.
• Mentor less experienced software engineers.

Skills

Python

C

C++

Software engineering tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

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