Aviation Systems Security Engineer 1

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Aviation Systems Security Engineer 1 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area to design and evaluate security architectures for our avionics systems, products, and services. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting successful conception, development, and/or application of sophisticated avionics systems including identifying and documenting basic customer and regulatory requirements for existing functionality or interfaces in addition to assessing system compliance with a select set of customer requirements and creating system design and requirement documentation. Working in close collaboration with various engineering teams, you will apply your systems engineering skills and cybersecurity knowledge to ensure certification and business requirements are met and Garmin’s high security posture is maintained.

Essential Functions

• Identifies/documents technical scope of change in support of small changes to already supported functionality or interfaces
• Creates a simple set of system requirements and technical description documentation for well-defined functionality, following requirements standards and documented best practices
• Assesses compliance with a select set of system requirements utilizing existing hardware, software, and configuration
• Generates and/or executes bench test plans/procedures to verify system requirements, clearly documenting testing performed and any issues observed during testing
• Troubleshoots basic integration bench and/or simulator setup issues
• Analyzes system design, performance, safety, and/or security for existing functionality in accordance with applicable processes/procedures
• Supports the maintenance of system-level processes, best practices, and/or tools for systems engineering, development assurance, and/or cybersecurity
• Communicates status of work and thoroughly documents work to clearly provide visibility to supervisor and/or mentor
• Works collaboratively and professionally in a team environment with other Garmin associates to achieve goals
• Applies a sense of urgency, commitment, and focus on the right priorities in developing solutions in a timely fashion
• Applies Garmin’s Mission, Vision, Values and Quality Policy and enthusiastically exhibits a desire to see Garmin succeed

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or another related technical field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule) with the demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledge
• Demonstrated basic knowledge and troubleshooting skills in one or more of the following technical areas: Systems Integration, System Safety, System Requirements, System Security
• Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, and work well with others
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in an Engineering field
• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5 as a general rule)
• Demonstrated ability to develop software, perform security testing, or conduct security risk assessments in accordance with RTCA DO-326A, EUROCAE ED-202A, or ASTM F3532
• Experience with avionics certification standards and guidance such as ARP 4754[A] or ARP 4761
• Demonstrated passion for and involvement in the aviation community
• Operational knowledge of Garmin or competitive avionics
• Previous work or internship experience with consumer or aviation products

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