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Design Certification Engineer 1 - Systems Safety

Garmin
Garmin Salary
Olathe, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/26/2027
Overview

We are seeking a full-time Design Certification Engineer 1 - Systems Safety in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the system safety assessment process and generating the required analyses in support of Garmin OEM customers.

Essential Functions

  • Perform unit level safety analysis and requirement generation
  • Interface and coordinate with OEM customers to provide system safety knowledge and documentation for Garmin systems and LRUs
  • Perform qualitative analysis, FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis and common cause analyses as required to support OEM certification needs
  • Interface with Hardware, Software and EMC groups to ensure appropriate design assurance levels are considered
  • Coordinate internal Garmin groups to communicate safety assessment requirements
  • Balance multiple projects and work with multidisciplinary teams
  • Draft and submit certification documentation required by TSOs and other regulatory standards to the appropriate certification authority
  • Lead project engineering teams in executing projects according to development processes to ensure compliance with all applicable certification requirements
  • Use project management skills to coordinate project schedules and deliverables per aviation processes
  • Perform unit level safety and security analysis and requirement generation
  • Coordinate technical compliance documentation and testing for applicable local, national, and international standards and regulations (e.g. FCC, CE, ANATEL, RED, EAR)
  • Contribute to project engineering teams to design, validate, and verify aviation projects
  • Organize and guide project testing and document results in test reports
  • Update Garmin’s processes and products for new regulations, enhanced safety and security requirements, and improved efficiency
  • Contribute to product concept and development plans through collaboration with design engineering teams
  • Balance multiple projects and work with multidisciplinary teams


Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Computer Science, Aerospace, Computer Engineering, or another similar technical degree
  • Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule) with the demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledge
  • Must possess demonstrated knowledge, education, and/or training of basic circuits (Digital, FPGA, Analog and/or RF)
  • Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Superior organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail and quality
  • Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others, ensuring successful achievement of company goals
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment


Desired Qualifications

  • Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
  • Aviation-related experience
  • Knowledge of FAA regulations applicable to avionics and flight controls certification efforts particularly those associated with system safety such as 23.1309/23.2510
  • Knowledge of AC 23/25.1309 and SAE ARPs 4761 and 4754
  • Pilot's License


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 Employment Benefits

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