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# Software Engineer - OEM Airframe Lead

- **Company:** Garmin Ltd
- **Location:** St. Louis, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Assembly Language, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Emulators, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Software Project Management, Garmin, Information Technology, Build Process
- **Published:** June 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-E8303313B151E6AAC0/

## About the Role

* 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+, 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)

Desired Qualifications

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

## Description

We are seeking a Full time Software Engineer - OEM Airframe Lead at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area or at Garmin's Greater St. Louis metro area or Great Phoenix metro area. In this role, you'll be responsible for serving in a leadership 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

 * Creates and executes designs for small sets of new functionalities as part of a software project using C, C+, C#, Java, assembly language, 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)
 * Software development for safety-critical airframe specific and airframe independent functionality; successfully managing OEM relationships, including: positive and proactive communication, understanding and advocating for requirements from customers, managing feedback, and ensuring expectations are appropriately calibrated with our OEM partners
 * Developing and maintaining high quality deliverables for our OEMs in alignment with their engineering, flight test, and production schedules
 * Familiarity and understanding of how Garmin Aviation's product offerings come together as an integrated flight deck
 * Working cross functionally with Garmin's program coordination, systems, system tests, human factors and flight operations teams to ensure all aspects of a program are tended to


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