We are seeking a full-time Senior Software Engineer in our Olathe, KS location for the Aviation Database Products Group. The Garmin Aviation Database Products Group is responsible for providing aeronautical data for use in Garmin certified avionics, portables and our Garmin Pilot mobile application. Our group writes and maintains software and tools to process this data, pack it in proprietary Garmin formats, and make available as regular updates to our customers in the field.
Essential Functions
Serves in a leadership capacity as an individual contributor for carrying out software development in C, C++, C#, Python or other selected languages for new products and/or applications
May serve as a Lead Software Engineer for complex software development project designs and/or reviews architected modules and software systems supporting new technology or improving capability/performance of existing functionality
Decomposes functional requirements into well-defined tasks
Researches fundamental problems and implements algorithm solutions that are appropriate
Offers peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs
Participates in project leadership and/or program planning including providing technical input to product development plans and concept documents
Makes substantial contributions toward determination of project goal/objective feasibility and applies good judgment in setting schedules/risk taking
Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced Software Engineers (1 & 2)
Contributes to advanced technical research on new technologies
Provides reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniques
Assists with regular production processing responsibilities as needed, ensuring high quality output within tight industry deadlines
Develops and maintains process and software documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements
Diagnoses problem reports and determines root cause, develops solution and communicates to stakeholders
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 5 years 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 with designing well architectured software systems and modules that support new technology or improve capability/performance of existing functionality
Demonstrated competence with researching fundamental problems and implementing appropriate algorithmic solutions
Demonstrated ability to serve as a lead software engineer for a complex software project
Ability to decompose functional requirements into well-defined tasks while balancing quality, quantity, and complexity in work output
Demonstrated capability to offer peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs
Mastered proficiency in writing software in C, C++, C# or Java and relevant experience and/or training in data structures or object-oriented design methodology
Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and lead in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
Desired Qualifications
Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
Demonstrated proficiency with SQL and working with relational database management systems
Experience using command-line shell scripting (e.g. Windows Batch, PowerShell)
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