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Design Certification Engineer Intern (Electrical)

Garmin

Garmin

Other Engineering, Design
United States · Olathe, KS, USA
Posted on Oct 22, 2025

Overview



We are seeking a full-time Intern – Design Certification Engineer in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for contributing to avionics certification under the direction of a mentor or team leader.

Essential Functions

  • Under guidance and mentorship of an experienced design certification engineer, produce/submit key FAA documents to ensure compliance with required avionics certification
  • Participate in MPS, TSO and product improvement testing and develop reports to document testing efforts
  • Assist with requirements development, trace matrix development and performing generic safety analysis
  • Coordinate product development reviews and accept/act on constructive criticism
  • Perform aircraft certification EMC testing and report generation
  • Provide support to the DCE team through review/updates to procedure documents
  • Design basic avionics electronics circuits including schematic design and PCB layout for design of digital or analog circuits with assistance/mentoring from other team members
  • Complete basic certification and DO-254 documentation and partner with experienced DCE for signoff
  • Develop tests of basic FPGA circuits in accordance with the DO-254 process with guidance from mentors or team leaders
  • Support software verification efforts

Basic Qualifications

  • Completed coursework towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Engineering OR sufficient relevant experience
  • Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)with the demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledge
  • Superior organizational/analytical skills with keen attention to detail/quality
  • Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Desired Qualifications

  • Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
  • Experience with CAD and relevant aviation mechanical design
  • Experience with or knowledge of RTCA DO-160, DO-254, DO-178, or any FAA or Aviation related regulatory standards
  • Aviation related experience

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 intern program benefits. Details can be found here: Garmin Intern Benefits