Software Certification Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a full-time
Software Certification Engineer 2 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will conduct software process audits to verify that aviation product software is developed, documented, and released in a way that complies with all internal software development processes and aviation software standards (RTCA DO-178B/C). You will work collaboratively with project teams to find and document evidence of compliance, and to address deficiencies as required.

Additionally, conduct and manage multiple release audits in parallel while maintaining thorough audits with high attention to details.

• Complete Aviation focused Software Quality Assurance audits to ensure compliance
• Leverage Aviation quality standards and procedures and ensure they are applied on projects appropriately.
• Interpret and Apply RTCA DO-178B/C to ensure compliance throughout audits and reviews
• Propose solutions to issues that arise in RTCA DO-178B/C document completion or audit closure
• Share process expertise with product development teams and suggests process improvements
• Manage project status, mitigate challenges, and drive progress in a timely manner
• Conduct effective DO-178 process sampling involving source code analysis, requirements, testing or process.
• Delegated the ability to approve software life cycle data for compliance to RTCA DO-178B/DO-178C, in support of product TSOAs or conformities
• Work with Software Engineering teams and internal certification experts to negotiate resolutions to audit and documentation issues
• Balance multiple project assignments and independent due dates using effective time management and prioritization
• Participate in the maintenance of software standards and forms

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Management Information Systems 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)
• Must possess a minimum of 1 year experience in at least one of the following areas: software development processes, process auditing, or aviation software regulatory documentation
• Demonstrated proficient use and knowledge of engineering tools to complete well defined basic tasks and/or projects
• Superior organizational, analytical skills, time management and follow-up skills with keen attention to detail and quality
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Word & Excel

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
• Experience working with RTCA DO-178B/DO-178C process
• Experience in software development/verification
• Software root cause analysis experience

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