Technical Lead Software Certification Engineer - Aviation

Garmin International, Inc.•Olathe, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time Technical Lead Software Certification Engineer - Aviation at Garmin’s U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role you will act as a key contributor and/or Lead Certification Engineer in the area of software certification for aviation products. You will direct, audit, and independently approve that aviation article 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 also be responsible for directing software project teams to find and document evidence of compliance, and to address deficiencies as required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Management Information Systems or another relevant field AND a minimum of 9 years relevant experience OR a Master of Science Degree in one of the fields noted above AND a minimum of 8 years relevant experience
Outstanding academics (minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA as a general rule)
Demonstrates advanced understanding of RTCA DO-178B/DO-187C processes and related certification guidance for software
Demonstrates proven leadership skills, including experience and/or capability to effectively train and mentor others
Relevant experience or training in software quality assurance processes and methodologies for aviation products
Demonstrates proficient understanding of software concepts and interfaces for system integration
Demonstrates proficient understanding of unit and system certification as they relate to software certification
Driven and self motivated with a proven track record in successfully executing projects of any scale or complexity
Driven problem solver with proven success in solving difficult problems
Superior organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail and quality
Able to effectively manage time without direction and makes good judgment on priorities and focus areas
Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in a cross-functional setting with business partners

Nice To Haves

Software DER for RTCA DO-178B/DO-178C or equivalent role in TSO compliance finding for software

Responsibilities

Conduct Aviation article level Software DO-178B/C process compliance audits
Approve software life cycle data for compliance to RTCA DO-178B/DO-178C, in support of product TSOAs or conformities
Serve as significant contributor in the software certification of avionics, applying extensive technical expertise and analysis in all assigned projects
Provide technical input and leadership in software certification tasks of software quality assurance, documentation, and compliance findings
Represent software certification group with internal and external customers, other quality groups and certification authorities(FAA, EASA, etc)
Manage and prioritize DO-178B/C software quality assurance activities
Lead analysis of article software issues and errors for root cause in the areas of source code analysis, requirements, testing or processes
Lead software improvement efforts through collaboration with software development teams based on root cause analysis and facilitate communication of results to management
Suggest, define and document new or improved processes for DO-178B/C software quality assurance
Lead participation and presentations for internal/external quality or certification audits and respond to issues or findings
Lead development and approval of new methods, processes and software certification approaches
Lead collaboration and exhibit professionalism in a team environment with other Garmin associates to achieve software certification goals