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# Software Engineer 2 - OEM Airframe Lead

- **Company:** Garmin Ltd
- **Location:** Olathe, KS, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), 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:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/60252805-software-engineer-2-oem-airframe-lead

## 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++, 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)

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 in our Olathe, KS location. 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., * 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

 * Develops and maintains 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
 * Works 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