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Civil Project Engineer

Charleston, WV · On-site

$82K - $110K/yr

Our executive search firm is representing a full-service architecture, civil engineering ... Energy or Aviation. * Software experience with Micro Office, AutoCAD and Civil 3D is a plus.

Civil Project Engineer

Charleston, WV · On-site

$82K - $110K/yr

Our executive search firm is representing a full-service architecture, civil engineering ... Energy or Aviation. * Software experience with Micro Office, AutoCAD and Civil 3D is a plus.

Civil Project Engineer

Charleston, WV · On-site

$82K - $110K/yr

Our executive search firm is representing a full-service architecture, civil engineering ... Energy or Aviation. * Software experience with Micro Office, AutoCAD and Civil 3D is a plus.

ASRC Federal Advanced Research supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Airspace ... We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to support the Weather Systems Group. This role ...

ATEC is looking for Software Engineers to support the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) Target Generation Facility (TGF). The TGFdevelops next-generation air traffic simulation tools ...

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How much do day aviation software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for day aviation software engineer in the United States is $147,524.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $120,000.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Day Aviation Software Engineer vs Day Aviation Systems Analyst?

AspectDay Aviation Software EngineerDay Aviation Systems Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science or related field, programming skillsBachelor's in IT, Business, or related field, systems analysis skills
Work EnvironmentSoftware development teams, coding, testingBusiness and technical teams, system evaluation and requirements gathering
Employer & Industry UsageAirlines, aerospace companies, aviation software firmsAirlines, airport operations, aviation service providers

While both roles support aviation operations, the Day Aviation Software Engineer focuses on developing and maintaining software applications, whereas the Day Aviation Systems Analyst analyzes existing systems to improve efficiency and gather requirements. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus within the aviation industry.

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Infographic showing various Day Aviation Software Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 51% Full Time, 47% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,524 per year, or $70.9 per hour.
Software Engineer 1 - Aviation Web Development

Software Engineer 1 - Aviation Web Development

Garmin

Chandler, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago


Garmin rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 139 rated electronics manufacturers


Job description

Job Summary:
Garmin is a technology company that specializes in aviation products, and they are seeking a full-time Software Engineer 1 to join their team in Chandler, AZ. The role involves developing and maintaining software solutions for customer-facing Garmin aviation products, with a focus on web development.
Responsibilities:
• Performs new product and/or application software design and development as well as maintenance activities for products and/or applications already in production using Angular, JavaScript or other selected languages
• Troubleshoots basic issue reports, reproduces issues, evaluates technical cause and implements and tests software solutions
• Identifies and resolves defects of basic scope using proper engineering tools and techniques such as debuggers, emulators, simulators, and logic analyzers
• Applies design standards and procedures using appropriate engineering tools to document and implement basic designs in an organized manner
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math, Physics or related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Demonstrated knowledge, education, experience and/or training necessary to develop basic software in C, C++, C#, Java, assembly language, or other selected languages
Preferred:
• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
• Previous work or internship experience in design, particularly for consumer products
• Background in aviation or prior interaction with pilots/flight operations
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.

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