Software Engineer Garmin

Orlando, FL

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11 days ago

Job Description

Join a highly technical engineering team developing advanced software solutions that support next-generation aviation training and flight simulation systems. This role is ideal for a software engineer with strong C/C++ development experience who enjoys working at the intersection of software, avionics, and simulation. You will design, develop, integrate, test, and maintain software supporting complex flight simulation environments while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality, mission-critical solutions.

The ideal candidate has experience integrating avionics systems into simulators, understands aviation communication protocols, and thrives in a collaborative, hands-on development environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, enhance, and maintain software applications supporting aviation and flight simulation systems.
Modify existing software while developing new components and capabilities based on program requirements.
Translate customer and system requirements into well-designed, maintainable software solutions.
Develop software using industry best practices, coding standards, and object-oriented design principles.
Perform unit testing, integration testing, and software verification to ensure quality and reliability.
Develop and execute software test procedures while documenting test results and system performance.
Support the integration of avionics equipment, simulator hardware, instructor stations, servers, and related systems.
Utilize internal software libraries and approved open-source technologies to improve efficiency and reduce development costs.
Maintain accurate technical documentation throughout the software development lifecycle.
Participate in configuration management processes and follow established software development policies and procedures.
Track assigned work, communicate project status, and meet established cost and schedule objectives.
Collaborate with software, systems, electrical, and integration engineers to resolve technical challenges.
Support domestic and international travel for system integration, installation, testing, and customer support activities.
Work extended or modified schedules when required to meet critical program milestones.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Professional experience developing software using C and C++.
Experience with object-oriented software development.
Experience working with unmanaged programming languages.
Experience developing software from defined system requirements or creating technical requirements from customer needs.
Experience using software configuration management tools and version control systems.
Familiarity with software design methodologies and software development lifecycle best practices.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to interpret complex technical documentation.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.
Basic understanding of linear algebra and mathematical concepts applicable to software development.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, if required.
Ability to comply with U.S. export control regulations.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Desired Qualifications

Experience integrating Garmin avionics, particularly the Garmin G5000H suite, into flight simulators.
Experience developing or integrating software for:
- Full-flight or full-motion simulators
- Avionics systems
- Instructor Operator Stations (IOS)
- Electronic Control Loaders (ECL)
- Simulation servers
Knowledge of aviation communication protocols, including:
- ARINC 429
- RS-232
- CAN Bus
Experience with TCP/IP networking, including TCP and UDP protocols.
Two or more years of professional software engineering experience or equivalent project experience supported by a technical portfolio.
Aviation maintenance education or certifications such as AEA, A&P, AMTS, or similar.
Experience working in Linux and Windows development environments.
Familiarity with modern engineering tools, including:
- Visual Studio
- GNU Make
- Eclipse
- JIRA
- Confluence
- Bitbucket
- Jama
- Microsoft Office Suite

Why Join Us?

Develop software supporting advanced aviation and flight simulation systems.
Work alongside experienced multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Contribute to sophisticated defense and aerospace programs using modern software development practices.
Gain hands-on experience with avionics integration, simulation technologies, and complex real-time systems.
Enjoy opportunities for technical growth, international travel, and involvement throughout the full software development lifecycle.

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Location

Orlando, FL

Skills

Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Atlassian JIRAunmatched
Aviation Communicationsunmatched
Aviation Industryunmatched
Avionicsunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
C Programming Languageunmatched
C++ Programming Languageunmatched
CMVC (Configuration Management Version Control)unmatched
Coding Standardsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Communications Protocolsunmatched
Computer Engineeringunmatched
Computer Scienceunmatched
Configuration Managementunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Develop Methodologiesunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Engineeringunmatched
Gnu Makeunmatched
Hardware Simulationunmatched
High Tech Industryunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Integration Testingunmatched
Linear Algebraunmatched
Linux Operating Systemunmatched
Loadersunmatched
Mathematicsunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft Visual Studiounmatched
Microsoft Windows Operating Systemunmatched
Object Oriented Design (OOD)unmatched
Object Oriented Developmentunmatched
Object Oriented Softwareunmatched
Open Sourceunmatched
Policy Developmentunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Procedure Developmentunmatched
Programming Languagesunmatched
RS-232unmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Requirements Managementunmatched
Schedule Developmentunmatched
Security Clearanceunmatched
Simulationunmatched
Software Administrationunmatched
Software Configuration Managementunmatched
Software Designunmatched
Software Developmentunmatched
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)unmatched
Software Engineeringunmatched
Software Testingunmatched
Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM)unmatched
System Integration (SI)unmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)unmatched
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)unmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Testingunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
UDP (User Datagram Protocol)unmatched
Unit Testunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched

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