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Software Engineer

Oklahoma City, OK

ASRC Federal Advanced Research supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Airspace ... Level 1: Entry Level Level 2: Minimum 3 years of experience equivalent to a level 1 Level 3: ...

asrcfh

Software Engineer

Oklahoma City, OK

ASRC Federal Advanced Research supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Airspace ... Level 1: Entry Level Level 2: Minimum 3 years of experience equivalent to a level 1 Level 3: ...

Hadronts

ENTRY-LEVEL SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Dallas, TX

The Select Group is seeking an Entry-Level Software Engineer with a strong apt for Object-Oriented Design and a passion for technology in Bellevue, WA . * This enterprise-storage and advanced ...

RFA Engineering

Entry Level Software Engineer

Dubuque, IA · On-site

$65K - $90K/yr

... Entry Level Software Engineer This position is associated with the design and development of embedded software that controls machine operations and functions. Various development roles are available ...

Flexjet

Software Engineer I

Daytona Beach, FL · On-site

POSITION SUMMARY Flexjet is currently seeking an entry-level Software Engineer I who is eager to ... private aviation industry. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES * Contribute to the design, development ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level aviation software engineer in the United States is $104,863.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Aviation Software Engineer vs Aviation Software Developer?

AspectEntry Level Aviation Software EngineerAviation Software Developer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science or related field; some certifications preferredBachelor's in Computer Science or related; certifications optional
Work EnvironmentAircraft manufacturing, aerospace firms, or defense contractorsSoftware companies specializing in aviation systems or aerospace
Industry UsageCommonly used in aerospace engineering teamsUsed across aviation software projects and companies

Both roles typically require a bachelor's degree in computer science or related fields. Entry Level Aviation Software Engineers often work within aerospace or defense companies, focusing on developing and testing aviation-specific software. Aviation Software Developers may work in broader software firms or specialized aviation tech companies. While their core skills overlap, the Engineer role emphasizes aerospace applications, whereas the Developer role may involve a wider range of aviation software projects.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Aviation Software Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 61% Full Time, 35% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $104,863 per year, or $50.4 per hour.
Embedded Aviation Software Engineer 1 - OEM

Embedded Aviation Software Engineer 1 - OEM

Garmin International, Inc.

Olathe, KS • On-site

$127.30K - $167.50K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Garmin rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

9th of 137 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

Overview
We are seeking a full-time Aviation Software Engineer - OEM at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for developing software, providing technical support and project planning for Garmin's Integrated Flight Deck, building upon existing software solutions to develop basic software for Garmin products and/or applications. In this role, you'll be responsible for serving in a support capacity to integrate Garmin's products into the cockpits of industry-leading aircraft. You'll write software in C and Python, configure the flight deck to meet your customer's requirements, and integrate software for delivery to the customer. This role provides a customer-facing opportunity with aircraft Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in addition to software engineering responsibilities.
Essential Functions
  • Performs new product and/or application software design and development as well as maintenance activities for products and/or applications already in production using C, C++, C#, Java, assembly language, 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
  • Supports working hours as part of a rotating schedule to provide on call support of Garmin's 24/7 operations

Basic Qualifications
  • 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

Desired Qualifications
  • Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
  • Previous work or internship experience in design, particularly for consumer 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

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