Embedded C Software Engineer | Aviation

Location: Cluj-Napoca, Cluj County, Romania

Department: Aviation

Workplace: hybrid

Employment Type: full

Description

At Garmin we create products that are designed indoors for outdoor activities. We do this to enable our customers to make the most of their time spent pursuing their passions.

We recognize the value of flexibility in supporting employee well-being, work-life balance, and effective collaboration. Associates may work from home up to four days per month, or one day per week, while remaining connected to the teams and culture that help us do our best work.

Our roles are primarily office-based because we believe the best ideas, innovation, and strongest professional relationships are built through in-person collaboration, making regular team interaction an important part of our culture and future success.

We are a global company with offices in the US, Europe and Asia. In these centers, we carry out the various stages of product development, from initial concept to mass production of ready-to-sell units. We embrace a vertically integrated business model with strategic design, manufacturing, distribution, sales and support centers around the world to maximize our value to customers.

We are looking forward to meeting Embedded C Software Engineers, to develop software for Garmin Avionics, including performing software design, development, and testing for OEM and retrofit avionics products.

Currently, we have openings for the following projects:

Displays: This team develops the next generation of Garmin Integrated Flight Deck (GIFD) solutions. You will design, implement, and validate new features for advanced touchscreen flight displays, delivering intuitive and reliable functionality for Primary Flight Display (PFD), Multifunction Flight Display (MFD), Engine Indication Systems (EIS), and integrated cockpit applications.

Team X: This team develops AXIS to add advanced capabilities while also greatly simplifying the panel installation. Next-generation flight displays. Optional built-in IFR navigation and communication functions put essential tools for flight into a single system. AXIS is available for installation in a variety of aircraft types, including experimental, light sport aircraft and certified Class I/II piston-powered aircraft.

Requirements

• Strong programming skills and knowledge of C

• Experience in low-level programming
• Demonstrates mastery of relevant software engineering tools (configuration management systems, build processes, debuggers, simulators, static code analysis)
• Collaborate closely with product teams to integrate new features and technology into product platforms
• Detail-oriented individual with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written
• At least 4 years of relevant experience
• BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math or Physics or another relevant engineering/technical field

Would be a plus

• Experience in developing safety-critical software following DO-178B standard
• Knowledge of Python 3, C++
• A research oriented mindset

Benefits

Benefits to enhance your experience:

• 24 days off each year plus extra vacation days based on years at Garmin and compensation for legal holidays.
• Health package subscription and yearly budget for glasses.
• Monthly budget for sports and wellbeing activities.
• Local and global career development programs (training, mentorship, technical and leadership development, and more).
• Access to e-learning platforms and support for technical conferences attendance.
• Loyalty bonus within the company, plus other special bonuses (for holidays and personal life events).
• Meal tickets.

Yours exclusively when part of our team:

• Significant discount for Garmin products.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Contribution to the retirement plan (Pillar 3).
• Garmin products available for testing and borrowing.
• A comprehensive event series championing wellbeing, sports, and community tailored to foster holistic health (featuring sports events, classes, hackathons, parties, and more).
• Other benefits which we invite you to discover along the recruitment process.

Garmin Cluj is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability.