Aviation Systems Engineer 1
Garmin International
Location: Olathe, KS 66051, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 – Business and Financial Operations
Posted: Monday, 01 June 2026
Valid Through: Wednesday, 01 July 2026
Job Description
Garmin International is hiring a Aviation Systems Engineer 1 in Olathe, KS. This is a full-time position.
Overview
We are seeking a full-time Aviation Systems Engineer 1 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. This team is a group of passionate pilots and aviation enthusiasts. In this role, you will assist in furthering our mission or bringing disruptive technology to the Experimental/Amateur-Build, Light-Sport, and Part 23 aviation markets by supporting the successful conception, development, and/or application of sophisticated avionics systems.
Essential Functions
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
We are seeking a full-time Aviation Systems Engineer 1 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. This team is a group of passionate pilots and aviation enthusiasts. In this role, you will assist in furthering our mission or bringing disruptive technology to the Experimental/Amateur-Build, Light-Sport, and Part 23 aviation markets by supporting the successful conception, development, and/or application of sophisticated avionics systems.
Essential Functions
- Identifies/documents technical scope of change in support of small changes to already supported functionality or interfaces
- Creates a simple set of system requirements and technical description documentation for well-defined functionality, following requirements standards and documented best practices
- Assesses compliance with a select set of system requirements utilizing existing hardware, software, and configuration
- Generates and/or executes bench test plans/procedures to verify system requirements, clearly documenting testing performed and any issues observed during testing
- Troubleshoots basic integration bench and/or simulator setup issues
- Analyzes system design, performance, safety, and/or security for existing functionality in accordance with applicable processes/procedures
- Supports the maintenance of system-level processes, best practices, and/or tools for systems engineering, development assurance, and/or cybersecurity
- Communicates status of work and thoroughly documents work to clearly provide visibility to supervisor and/or mentor
- Works collaboratively and professionally in a team environment with other Garmin associates to achieve goals
- Applies a sense of urgency, commitment, and focus on the right priorities in developing solutions in a timely fashion
- Applies Garmin's Mission, Vision, Values and Quality Policy and enthusiastically exhibits a desire to see Garmin succeed
- Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or another related technical field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule) with the demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledge
- Demonstrated basic knowledge and troubleshooting skills in one or more of the following technical areas: Systems Integration, System Safety, System Requirements, System Security
- Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, and work well with others
- Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Master's Degree in an Engineering field
- Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5 as a general rule)
- Demonstrated passion for and involvement in the aviation community
- Operational knowledge of Garmin or competitive avionics
- Previous work or internship experience with consumer or aviation 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
Education Requirements
high school
Skills
Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.
Benefits
Please see the job description for benefits.
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