Software Engineering Intern

Garmin Ltd.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Garmin Benefits program

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. in Tucson, AZ is seeking a full-time Intern - Software Engineering. The role focuses on learning to develop software for Garmin's navigation and communication products in a team environment under supervision.

It includes exposure to GNSS and INS positioning concepts and hands-on training in embedded software. Ideal candidates are pursuing CS/EE/CE degrees with strong academics and familiarity with C, C++, and scripting for analysis.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent academics (GPA ≥ 3.0) as a general guideline.
• Experience or training in high-level languages such as C, C++, C# or Java.
• Experience with data structures or OO design relevant to Garmin's needs.
• Knowledge of positioning algorithms and embedded real-time software development.

Responsibilities

• Learn to develop software in C, C++, Assembly language, or other selected languages for Garmin's products.
• Learn to test software using debuggers, emulators, simulators, and logic analyzers.
• Learn to perform software releases and quality assurance activities.
• Learn to perform maintenance for products in production and contribute to new product design.
• Integrate with development products to provide feedback as part of normal responsibilities.

Skills

C

C++

C#

Java

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Verbal/written communication

Education

Pursuing CS/EE/CE degree

Pursuing master's degree

Tools

Assembly

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Intern - Software Engineering at Garmin's Tucson, AZ location. In this role, you will be responsible for Software Engineer Intern: learning and training to develop software for Garmin's communication and navigation products in a team-oriented environment under supervision. Positioning Software Engineer Intern: learning and training to develop GNSS & INS based positioning solutions.

Essential Functions

• Learn to develop software in C, C++, Assembly language, or other selected languages for Garmin communication and navigation products in accordance with Garmin's software development methodology with guidance
• Learn to test software using debuggers, emulators, simulators, and logic analyzers
• Learn to perform software releases and software quality assurance activities
• Learn to perform maintenance activities for products already in production in addition to new product software design
• Associates are expected to integrate, use, and provide feedback on products in development when possible as part of their normal job responsibilities

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a field relevant to perform the essential functions of this job description
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Software Engineer:
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must possess relevant experience and/or training in a high-level language such as C, C++, C# or Java relevant to Garmin's business needs
• Must possess relevant experience and/or training in data structures or object-oriented design methodology relevant to Garmin's business needs
• Positioning Software Engineer:
• Must possess knowledge in positioning algorithms for consumer applications
• Must possess experience in software development and engineering with C/C++ for embedded, real-time environments
• Must possess the ability to use scripting languages to automate analysis (i.e. Python, MATLAB, etc.)

Desired Qualifications

• Pursuing a master's degree in Geomatics, Aerospace or Software engineering
• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
• Previous experience working in a team environment
• Positioning Software Engineer:
• Experience in Java
• Knowledge of inertial navigation techniques (e.g. vehicle and pedestrian dead reckoning, GNSS aided INS)
• Knowledge of carrier phase measurement processing methods
• Knowledge of GNSS measurement and how they are impacted by environment and receiver design

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 Intern Benefits.