Software Engineer - Avionics

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 - Avionics at its U.S. headquarters in Olathe, Kansas. In this role, you will be responsible for developing moderately complex software for Garmin products, utilizing your skills in C and C++.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and experience with software engineering tools. This position offers eligibility for Garmin’s benefit program, and we are committed to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with relevant experience or an equivalent combination.
• Excellent academics (GPA ≥ 3.0).
• Proficient in software development using C, C++, C#, or Java.

Responsibilities

• Develop moderately complex software and design new functionalities.
• Utilize software engineering tools in the development process.
• Participate in peer code reviews and provide suggestions.

Skills

Software Development in C/C++

Problem-solving

Mentorship

Technical Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Configuration management systems

Debuggers

Build processes

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full‑time Software Engineer - Avionics at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. 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 C, 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 C, C++, C#, Java, assembly language, 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

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