Aviation Systems and Human Factors Engineer 1
Description
As a leading worldwide provider of navigation devices and wearable technology, our focus is on developing, designing and supporting superior products. Our advanced technology promotes performance, safety and ease of use in every market we serve. That makes us an engineering and technology company with a keen focus on recruiting talent in those fields. But the same vertical integration business model that keeps all design and manufacturing processes in-house also gives us the incentive to hire top performers from different backgrounds, including operations, finance and accounting, information technology, sales, marketing and communications.
Garmin aviation, now boarding – new pilot interface engineers! Our avionics team is looking for self-motivated, confident and passionate engineers to help us develop intuitive products that solve complex problems and make pilots lives safer, healthier and more enjoyable. At Garmin, our aviation technology provides an industry-leading combination of performance, safety, quality, value, innovation and ease of operation to help our consumers get the most out of every hour they spend in the air. We strive for continual innovation, resulting in high-quality, state-of-the-art products aimed at giving our pilots an unwavering level of confidence when they’re up in the air.
Our avionics systems are taking off, so we’re looking to board a talented aviation engineer. Our aviation systems and human factors engineer 2 supports the successful conception, development and application of sophisticated avionics systems by performing user-interface reviews and system-level bench and regression testing for basic software changes. Must be willing to assist in human factors evaluations for integrated flight deck programs and retrofit product lines. Send us your resume and make Garmin a part of your flight plan.
We are looking for a full-time Aviation Systems and Human Factors Engineer 2 for our headquarters in Olathe, Kansas. In this role you will be responsible for performing system level bench testing of complex software changed and new functionality as well as defining and performing system level regression testing. Other essential functions include:
- Identifies complex software issues and create software change requests that define necessary changes and steps to recreate problems
- Creates software change requests defining complex or advanced new features and functionality
- Supports software Change Control Board meetings and represent subject matter expert for the system level, user interface, and pilot aspects of changes
- Provides technical content for system design/description documentation for complex new features
- With some guidance, creates technical product proposals and related documentation in response to customer request
- Contributes to creation and definition of product roadmaps
- Work with development teams outside of integrated flight decks to support user interface consistency across all Garmin aviation product lines
- With some guidance, reviews customer requirements to assess compliance and/or provides technical support for OEM customer inquiries and issue resolution
- With some guidance, performs technical market research in support of product definition and/or business development initiatives and/or develops and performs human factors evaluations
Qualifications
Qualified candidates possess a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Human Factors, Math, or Physics from a four-year college or university and a minimum of 1-year relevant experience. Other requirements include:
- Possesses thorough working knowledge of aviation, avionics, and applicable FAA and international regulations including a pilot’s license or equivalent aviation experience
- Demonstrates proficient working knowledge of Garmin Integrated Flight Decks and general knowledge of all Garmin aviation products and competitor products
- Demonstrates general knowledge of aviation human factors and associated guidance material
- Driven problem solver with proven success in solving difficult problems
Previous work or internship experience with consumer or aviation products is highly preferred!
Our benefits are designed to lead an evolving marketplace, support innovation and encourage a healthy balance between work and life. They allow our associates to make their own decisions about their wellbeing and future and consistently rank Garmin as a top tier benefits provider when compared to other high-tech employers. We offer a choice of high value medical, dental and vision plans with low or no premiums, to fit your and your family’s preferences. In addition, Garmin’s financial benefits include a generous 401K retirement plan that provides 5% of pay base contribution plus a match of 75 cents for every dollar you contribute to a maximum of 10% of your compensation. The employee stock purchase plan allows for shares to be bought at a 15% discount. Garmin offers many other benefits and perks ranging from wellbeing initiatives, educational assistance and career development, community charity support, and employee discounts just to name a few.
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.