We are seeking a full-time Team Leader Software Certification Engineering located in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and growing a team responsible for creating process documentation and to assure the compliance and quality of Garmin's product software and databases.
Essential Functions
Lead, supervise, and develop a team of capable and dependable software certification engineers and software quality assurance analysts
Lead efforts for auditing DO-178B/C product artifacts and process activities and acts as an expert on how Garmin's software development process meets DO-178B/C objectives
Lead efforts for auditing DO-200A/B database artifacts and process activities and acts as an expert on how Garmin's database development process meets DO-200A/B objectives
Provide technical leadership/direction to team members supporting assigned projects
Plan, organize, and document quality activities for Garmin's product software
Plan, assign and direct work and identify resource needs to execute compliance plans and recruit as needed
Manage FAA DO-178B/C compliance submittals
Analyze open problem reports and work with product development teams until adequate resolutions have been determined
Direct team activities to support software development through the use and/or improvement of existing processes and the development of new processes
Analyze technology trends, human resource needs, regulatory requirements, and market requirements to plan projects
Continuously assess product stability and compliance and provide good visibility to the quality and SW teams
Continuously evaluate and provide feedback on Garmin's product development process to ensure appropriate participation and empowerment of the teams
Participate in selection, qualification, and deployment of software quality related tools and procedures
Ensure optimal communication with customers (internal and external as applicable)
Directly supervise various levels of team members by setting the tone for the team environment and providing individualized coaching, training and mentoring
Participate in recruiting activities, interview, hire, train, and evaluate performance for the team
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field AND a minimum of 5 years experience performing software quality and/or development to a SW development process
Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
Expert in Garmin's software development process and how it meets DO-178B/C objectives
Experience and/or demonstrated capability in leading a software certification and/or software quality assurance team
Must possess practical experience with SW development plans and implementing structured software validation strategies relevant to Garmin's business needs
Must demonstrate a solid understanding of the complete software development lifecycle and software quality processes relevant to Garmin's business needs
Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent time management/follow-up skills with proven success solving difficult problems
Must be positive, detail/quality oriented, organized, analytical, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and lead in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
Desired Qualifications
Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
Qualified as a DO-178B/C FAA DER or ODA UM
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
