Aviation Systems Test Engineer 1
Garmin
Quality Assurance
Olathe, KS, USA
Posted on Mar 6, 2026
Overview
We are seeking a full-time Systems Test Engineer 1 at Garmin’s U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting successful conception, development, and/or application of sophisticated avionics systems by providing system testing support for basic aviation OEM programs with mature requirements.
Essential Functions
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
We are seeking a full-time Systems Test Engineer 1 at Garmin’s U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting successful conception, development, and/or application of sophisticated avionics systems by providing system testing support for basic aviation OEM programs with mature requirements.
Essential Functions
- Provides system testing support for one or more OEM programs according to system test processes
- Performs system regression testing for software loads according to system test processes
- Provides clear documentation of testing completed, including observations of issues observed during testing
- Troubleshoots basic integration bench setup issues and issues reported by simulation companies and clearly documents required fixes
- Coordinates issues reported by simulation companies and provides updates to customers
- Learns how to use and apply engineering tools
- May support creation of data packages for simulator companies
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math, Physics or related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
- Demonstrates working knowledge of avionics integrated functions and tools used for system testing
- Demonstrates the capability to perform basic troubleshooting & debugging
- Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
- Previous work or internship experience working on consumer or aviation products
- Pilot’s license
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits