Tools Engineer Salary in Olathe, KS

OverviewWe are seeking a full-time Senior Aviation Systems Radar Engineer in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for leading successful conception, development, and/or application of sophisticated avionics systems by creating, identifying, documenting, and coordinating customer and regulatory system requirements and scalable system design for integrated flight deck programs and/or retrofit product lines.Garmin's Aviation Systems Engineers are responsible for the following:Developing new signal processing algorithms to provide a competitive advantage for weather radar applicationsResearching novel techniques to improve weather radar performanceSimulating/modeling radar signals and systems, including signal-environment interactionProcessing and analyze data collected using weather radarImproving weather radar data qualityEssential Functions Serves in leadership capacity to identify, document, and coordinate technical aspects of new interfaces / functionality in order to support specific customer requirements for implementations that can be scalable across multiple integrated flight deck programs or retrofit product linesCreates system requirements, supporting rationale, technical description documentation, and performs complete trade-off analysis for new products and functions, following requirements standards and best-practicesContributes to the creation or modification of system-level processes and best practices for systems engineering and/or program executionLeads coordination efforts for collaborative requirement allocation and verification planning activitiesMay define and/or develop tools that span multiple organizations, projects, or programsMay review bench test plans/procedures and recommend changes or improvements based on prior experienceIndependently performs technical market research and analysis in support of product definition and/or business development initiativesSupports establishing program/project-specific execution plans for system-level aspects compatible with Garmin processes, including initial discussions with the customerMentors and provides guidance to less experienced Aviation Systems Engineers (1 & 2)Provides reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniques and provides technical input to product development plans and concept documentsBasic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math or Physics AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experienceExcellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)Demonstrates expert knowledge and troubleshooting skills in one or more of the following technical areas: Systems Integration, System Safety, System RequirementsDemonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsMust be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, work well with others, and is a driven problem solver with proven success in solving difficult problemsBroad technical knowledge and skills in one or more areas of avionics systems and product developmentDesired Qualifications Signal processing experience using complex dataExperience with 1-D, 2-D filters designs, windowing techniques, decimation and interpolation methods and applicationsStrong background in statistics, including signal estimation and probability theoryUnderstanding of radar theory, Doppler/non-Doppler radar signals, radar waveformsExperience in radar signal processingExperience with adaptive signal processing methodsPreferred skills:C/C++, low level programmingMastery of MATLAB or Python programming language, including experience in common signal processing toolkits and librariesExperience working with consumer or aviation 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

OverviewWe are seeking a full-time Aviation Software & Systems Engineer for our aviation product development team located in our Olathe, KS office. In this role, you will support the successful development, and verification of sophisticated avionics systems by creating and testing embedded and PC software; evaluating relevant sensor and component technology; devising and analyzing algorithmic concepts; and implementing system-level simulations and tests.Essential Functions:Develop and maintain algorithms and software for sensor-system intensive FAA-certified avionics, including attitude heading reference systems (AHRS), strap-down magnetometers, and inertial productsAssist in software verification activities to support FAA certificationEvaluate viability of existing and emerging sensor technologies for advanced state-of-the-art avionics productsDesign and implement simulations of complex avionics systemsParticipate in testing of avionics systems in laboratory and flight environmentsParticipate in product design activities including electrical, software, or mechanical developmentBasic Qualifications:Qualified candidates will possess a Masters Degree or PhD in Electrical, Aerospace, Software or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university with a cumulative minimum 3.5 GPA or a field relevant to Garmin's business needs for this role, OR 4 years work experience performing a role substantially similar to the essential functions of this job description AND demonstrated training and knowledge in dynamics, Kalman Filtering, estimation, and/or control theory relevant to Garmin's business needs for this role A minimum of 2 years experience performing a role that involves structured software programming, preferably C or C++ and active use of system design and analysis tools, preferably Matlab and/or Simulink Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and superior analytical skills with keen attention to detail and quality are also a mustDesired Qualifications:Demonstrated knowledge of inertial sensors and navigation relevant to Garmin's business needsExperience with RTCA DO-178B software development and certification testing proceduresPrivate pilot's licenseGarmin 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.

OverviewWe are seeking a full-time Process Engineer 1 in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for creating basic tooling, routings, and basic process instructions in a team-oriented environment.The Mechanical Assembly Team (MAT) is responsible for the unit level assembly and packaging of Garmin products. Most of the units are assembled in a work cell environment by manual methods of assembly. The Process Engineer's main responsibility is to design work areas that produce the highest quality product, in the shortest amount of time, using the most economical method, while delivering a product that exceeds the customer's expectations. Essential Functions Utilize knowledge of CAD software to create basic tooling, develop basic process instructions, and create routingsAttend DFT training and demonstrate understanding of Lean PhilosophyGain knowledge of and demonstrate understanding of ECO implementationIdentify and resolve defects of basic scope using proper engineering tools and techniquesParticipate in Design Reviews with senior members of the process engineering teamCommunicate status of work clearly providing visibility to supervisor or mentor and may be responsible for planning own technical workApply design standards and procedures using appropriate engineering tools to document and implement basic designs/tasks/projects in an organized mannerAbility to travel domestically and internationally on occasionResearch and develop new, cutting edge automation conceptsDesign, test and validate all aspects of the mechanical designModel moderately complex parts and assemblies in 3D CAD softwareIndependently determine general approach and specific solutions to technical problems Apply knowledge of production and operations processes to overall designInteract with product design engineers to incorporate Design for Manufacturability principles and interface with outside teams/individuals to ensure all solutions comply with product design specificationsGenerate revision-controlled design and user documentationProject manage and collaborate with fellow project stakeholdersConduct training for equipment operators and maintenance techniciansTroubleshoot, support and continuously improve existing automated solutionsBasic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related engineering field OR an equivalent combination of education and experienceExcellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsDemonstrated capability for applying industry standards and procedures to develop, implement, and document operational processesAbility to learn how to use and apply engineering toolsMust demonstrate the capability to perform basic troubleshooting & debuggingDesired Qualifications Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)Previous work or internship experience working in a manufacturing environmentExperience using 2D and 3D CAD design software (AutoCAD, Solidworks)Design experience with fixturing, pneumatics, sensors and safety controlsWorking knowledge of modern machining and rapid prototyping capabilitiesGarmin 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

OverviewWe are seeking a full-time Process Engineer 1 in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for creating basic tooling, routings, and basic process instructions in a team-oriented environment.The Electrical Engineering Team (EET) is responsible for the calibration and performance verification processes for Garmin products produced in the Olathe, KS facility. The units are typically calibrated and tested using automated equipment due to the quantity and complexity of the test steps. The Process Engineer's responsibility is to assemble and maintain the test equipment and procedures, while monitoring test metrics to identify opportunities to improve throughput. Essential Functions Utilize knowledge of CAD software to create basic tooling, develop basic process instructions, and create routingsAttend DFT training and demonstrate understanding of Lean PhilosophyGain knowledge of and demonstrate understanding of ECO implementationIdentify and resolve defects of basic scope using proper engineering tools and techniquesParticipate in Design Reviews with senior members of the process engineering teamCommunicate status of work clearly providing visibility to supervisor or mentor and may be responsible for planning own technical workApply design standards and procedures using appropriate engineering tools to document and implement basic designs/tasks/projects in an organized mannerAbility to travel domestically and internationally on occasionResearch and develop new, cutting edge automation conceptsDesign, test and validate all aspects of the electrical hardware designIntegrate all equipment components and I/ODesign and develop basic software applicationsApply knowledge of production and operations processes to overall designInteract with automation design team to ensure electrical feasibility and interface with outside teams/individuals to ensure all solutions comply with product design specificationsGenerate revision-controlled schematics and user documentationProject manage and collaborate with fellow project stakeholdersConduct training for equipment operators and maintenance techniciansTroubleshoot, support and continuously improve existing automated solutionsBasic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering OR an equivalent combination of education and experienceExcellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsDemonstrated capability for applying industry standards and procedures to develop, implement, and document operational processesAbility to learn how to use and apply engineering toolsMust demonstrate the capability to perform basic troubleshooting & debuggingMust possess proficiency in writing software in C, C++ and/or C#Desired Qualifications Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)Previous work or internship experience working in a manufacturing environmentExcellent problem-solving abilityGarmin 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

OverviewWe are seeking a full-time Software Engineer - Garmin Labs in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for developing moderately complex software and creating and executing designs for small sets of new functionalities for Garmin products and/or applications. Essential FunctionsCreates and executes designs for small sets of new functionalities as part of a software project using C, C++, C#, Java, 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)Basic 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++, C#, Java, assembly language, 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

OverviewWe are seeking a full-time Senior Automation Software Engineer in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for creating complex automated and robotic systems, applications and integrated manufacturing equipment in a team environment that contributes to improved operations and Smart Factory enablement while leading efforts in researching and developing new, cutting-edge automation concepts and solutions through system designs and programming, integrating them into a working solution. Essential FunctionsDevelops innovative software applications in C#, VB, .NET, Python or other selected languages for Garmin, and reviews other engineers' codeCreates complex system architectures, as well as detailed program code, to control the operation of automated equipment and integrates with Garmin's Manufacturing Execution SystemDevelops user-friendly, flexible, and highly efficient architecture for user interfaces that enable Process Engineers/Operators to interact with and control automated equipmentUtilizes necessary tools/technical expertise to provide reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problemsDemonstrates ability to complete well defined complex tasksReviews moderately complex designs and makes recommendationsAble to lead moderately complex projects, coordinating efforts across multiple automation engineering leadsMakes substantial contributions towards determination of project goals/objective feasibilityMakes technical/process recommendations to guide the work of othersIdentifies opportunities to introduce automation and new technology within OperationsDemonstrates subject matter expertise on technical topicsServes as a mentor to less experienced Automation Engineer (Automation Engineer 1 & 2)Creates equipment and/or application information including operating instruction and user manuals for deployed solutionsParticipates in recruiting activities as assignedAbility to travel domestically and internationally on occasionBasic QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or another related engineering discipline AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experienceExcellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a rule)Must demonstrate proficiency and knowledge in use of engineering toolsMust demonstrate full use of industry standards and proceduresMust demonstrate competence with researching fundamental problems and implementing appropriate solutionsMust be positive, detail/team oriented, work collaboratively/proactively/effectively with minimal supervision and the ability to prioritize/multi-task in a flexible, fast paced, and challenging environmentDemonstrates excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with other business segments, and with an understanding of how Automation objectives impact other disciplinesApply a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities in developing solutions in a timely fashion and thoroughly document work in an organized manner, creating revision-controlled documentationMust possess proficiency and possess experience necessary to develop moderately complex software in C#, VB, .NET, Python, or other selected languageDesired QualificationsPrevious work experience working in a manufacturing environmentPrevious experience working in a team environmentPrevious experience working with robotics/controls systems/mechanical or electrical design/software developmentFluency in object-oriented programming, able to develop and manage front end applications using C# and has significant experience with Model-View-ViewModel architectureGarmin 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

OverviewWe are seeking a full-time RF Design Engineer located in our Olathe, KS office. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing electronic circuits, equipment and systems for Garmin's Aviation products. Essential FunctionsAbility to use advanced RF Simulation tools, design and build RF designs, and iterate RF simulation and physical design to achieve performance agreement.Demonstrated understanding and ability to implement basic RF design elements: Filters (distributed and lumped), transmission lines, Matching Structures, Small Signal Gain elements, Large Signal Design.Demonstrated understanding and ability to use RF design concepts: Smith Chart, S-parameters, VSWR, Quality Factor "Q", Linearity (P1dB, IP3), Cumulative Noise Figure, Techniques for accounting for RF parasitics.Understand signal processing concepts: Transfer Functions, RF Design for Sampled Systems, Modulation Types, Correlation Implementations (GPS, RADAR, etc...). Prepare or direct preparation of product layouts, detailed drawings and schematics.Direct and coordinate manufacture of prototypes.Plan and develop experimental test programs to verify compliance to all applicable regulations and quality guidelines.Analyze test data and reports to determine if the proposed design meets functional and performance specifications.Support production facilities in the manufacture of products.Interface with the Test Engineers and factory personnel on the testing and production of the products.Perform cost/performance tradeoff analysis of different circuit options.Complete documentation of the design in the required formatsBasic QualificationsBachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering 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 ability with application of design standards and procedures to design and develop moderately complex analog, digital and/or RF designs including simulations, schematics, PCB layouts and evaluationDemonstrated ability with electrical engineering toolsDemonstrated knowledge of design impacts on manufacturabilityDesired QualificationsOutstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)Previous work or internship experience with circuit design for consumer or aviation 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.

OverviewWe are seeking a full-time Software Engineer for our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for developing moderately complex software and creating and executing designs for small sets of new functionalities for Garmin products and/or applications. The Performance team develops new and exciting advanced features that model the aircrafts performance during all phases of flight in order to estimate the runway distance required for safe takeoff and landing. Additionally, we compute desired speed and the resulting time and fuel needed to reach the destination. This is an area where there is considerable innovation within the aviation industry as it relates to Air Traffic Control spacing between aircraft. We also work closely w/ Garmin's connected datalink services so the crew has a seamless experience between preflight planning and what they see in the cockpit when they get on board. Finally, we develop a standby flight display function that displays essential primary flight information to the crew in the event of a primary display failure. We're currently working on Garmin's next big integrated avionics system that will drive increased market share. 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)Supports working hours as part of a rotating schedule to provide on call support of Garmin's 24/7 operationsBasic QualificationsBachelor's Degree OR Master'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, Python, 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 productsPrevious work or college experience with Aircraft PerformanceGarmin 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.

OverviewWe are seeking a full-time Aviation Systems Engineer 2 for TeamX in our Olathe, KS location. TeamX is a group of passionate pilots and aviation enthusiasts. In this role, you will assist in furthering our mission or bringing disruptive technology to the Experimental/Amateur-Build, Light-Sport, and Part 23 aviation markets by supporting the successful conception, development, and/or application of sophisticated avionics systems. Essential FunctionsDefines and maintains system architectures and requirementsEstablishes product-specific execution plans for system-level aspects compatible with Garmin processes, including discussions with external customers - individuals and companiesIdentifies and documents technical scope of change in support of small changes to already supported functionality or interfacesIdentifies and resolves defects using proper engineering tools and techniquesPlans and executes integration testing to validate user experience and verify system requirementsProvides technical content for system design and description documentationProactively improves processes, tools, and proceduresBasic QualificationsBachelor's Degree in 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)Demonstrates advanced troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving abilityExperience with Systems Integration activitiesDemonstrates strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsDesired QualificationsPrevious work experience with consumer or aviation 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

OverviewWe are seeking a full-time Aviation Systems Engineer 1 for TeamX in our Olathe, KS location. TeamX is a group of passionate pilots and aviation enthusiasts. In this role, you will assist in furthering our mission or bringing disruptive technology to the Experimental/Amateur-Build, Light-Sport, and Part 23 aviation markets by supporting the successful conception, development, and/or application of sophisticated avionics systems. Essential FunctionsDefines and maintains system architectures and requirementsEstablishes product-specific execution plans for system-level aspects compatible with Garmin processes, including discussions with external customers - individuals and companiesIdentifies and documents technical scope of change in support of small changes to already supported functionality or interfacesIdentifies and resolves defects using proper engineering tools and techniquesPlans and executes integration testing to validate user experience and verify system requirementsProvides technical content for system design and description documentationProactively improves processes, tools, and proceduresBasic QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, or related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experienceExcellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)Demonstrates troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving ability Experience with Systems Integration activities Demonstrates strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Desired QualificationsPrevious 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