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$49 - $67.25/hr
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Software Engineer - Aviation Core Java
Chandler, AZ · On-site
$50.75 - $69.75/hr
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Chanhassen, MN · On-site
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Olathe, KS · On-site
$50 - $68.75/hr
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Software Engineer - Aviation Core Java
Olathe, KS · On-site
$50 - $68.75/hr
Overview We are seeking a full-time Software Engineer - Aviation Core Java at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area or at Garmin's location in the Phoenix, AZ metro. In this role ...
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Full-time
Posted 14 days ago
Garmin rating
8.8
Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
8th of 139 rated electronics manufacturers
Job description
Job Summary:
Garmin is a leading company in aviation technology, and they are seeking a full-time Software Engineer - Real Time Aviation Data. The role involves working with the Aviation Cloud Data Content team to acquire, process, and distribute aeronautical and weather data for various Garmin platforms.
Responsibilities:
• Creates and executes designs for small sets of new functionalities as part of a software project using C++, Java, Python, 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)
• Supports working hours as part of a rotating schedule to provide on call support of Garmin’s 24/7 operations (3-4 times a year)
Qualifications:
Required:
• 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)
Preferred:
• Emphasis with C++, Java, Python, or other selected languages
• Prior experience working with real-time aeronautical data
• Experience working in Linux environments
• Experience working with CI/CD such as Jenkins
Company:
WHERE DO WE START? How about Kansas City? That’s our home. That’s where Garmin put a stake in the ground in 1989. Founded in 1988, the company is headquartered in Nanterre, FRA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.
Garmin is a leading company in aviation technology, and they are seeking a full-time Software Engineer - Real Time Aviation Data. The role involves working with the Aviation Cloud Data Content team to acquire, process, and distribute aeronautical and weather data for various Garmin platforms.
Responsibilities:
• Creates and executes designs for small sets of new functionalities as part of a software project using C++, Java, Python, 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)
• Supports working hours as part of a rotating schedule to provide on call support of Garmin’s 24/7 operations (3-4 times a year)
Qualifications:
Required:
• 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)
Preferred:
• Emphasis with C++, Java, Python, or other selected languages
• Prior experience working with real-time aeronautical data
• Experience working in Linux environments
• Experience working with CI/CD such as Jenkins
Company:
WHERE DO WE START? How about Kansas City? That’s our home. That’s where Garmin put a stake in the ground in 1989. Founded in 1988, the company is headquartered in Nanterre, FRA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.
About Garmin
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Industry
Electronics and appliance stores
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Olathe, KS, US
Year founded
1989