OverviewWe 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 FunctionsCreates 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 languagesUtilizes software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, build processes, and debuggers in the software development processMay perform as a technical leader or Lead Software Engineer for derivative software projectCollaborates and adds value through participation in peer code reviews, providing comments and suggestionsProvides reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniquesPerforms technical root cause analysis and outlines corrective action for given problemsContributes to technical research on new technologiesEstimates level of effort, evaluates new options of similar technology, offers suggestions to improve processes, and provides feedback on some electrical design aspectsServes as a mentor to less experienced software engineers (Software Engineer 1)Software development for safety−critical airframe specific and airframe independent functionalitySuccessfully 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 partnersDeveloping and maintaining high quality deliverables for our OEMs in alignment with their engineering, flight test, and production schedulesFamiliarity and understanding of how Garmin Aviation's product offerings come together as an integrated flight deckWorking 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 toBasic QualificationsBachelor’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 experienceExcellent 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 languagesProficient knowledge, utilization and mastery of relevant software engineering tools (configuration management systems, build processes, debuggers, emulators, simulators and logic analyzers)Desired QualificationsOutstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)Previous work or internship experience in design, particularly for consumer productsGarmin 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr