Technical Lead — Aviation Software Certification

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Garmin Ltd. in the United States within the Kansas City area seeks a Technical Lead Software Certification Engineer - Aviation to direct and audit software certification activities for aviation products.

You will lead DO-178B/C compliance efforts, coordinate with software development teams, and interface with customers and certification authorities to ensure released articles meet all standards and processes. This senior role requires strong leadership, problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 9+ years of relevant experience or a Master's with 8+ years.
• Strong knowledge of RTCA DO-178B/C and related certification guidance.
• Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits and approve software life cycle data for DO-178B/C compliance.
• Direct software certification activities for aviation products with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with development teams to drive quality assurance and process improvements.
• Interface with customers, FAA/EASA, and other authorities on certification matters.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Project oversight

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering / MIS

Master of Science in related field

Job description

Garmin Ltd. in the United States within the Kansas City area seeks a Technical Lead Software Certification Engineer - Aviation to direct and audit software certification activities for aviation products.

You will lead DO-178B/C compliance efforts, coordinate with software development teams, and interface with customers and certification authorities to ensure released articles meet all standards and processes. This senior role requires strong leadership, problem-solving and communication skills.