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August 7, 2026
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Aviation Systems Security Engineer

Olathe, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
Garmin is seeking a full-time Aviation Systems Security Engineer at their office in Olathe, Kansas, to design and evaluate security architectures for avionics systems, products, and services. The role involves collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure certification and business requirements are met while maintaining Garmin's high security posture.
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Responsibilities

  • Plan, design, and analyze security architectures to meet certification and business requirements
  • Perform security assessments using applicable industry standards, guidance, and methods
  • Generate and maintain security standards, processes, and requirements
  • Develop threat models to identify threat scenarios and determine risk acceptability
  • Plan and execute security testing to ensure robustness of implemented security measures
  • Actively monitor and evaluate the global cybersecurity landscape
  • Perform technical market research on emerging technologies
  • Support incident response efforts including investigation, remediation, and communication
  • Coordinate security initiatives internally to establish a robust security posture
  • Understand and communicate customer expectations across aviation markets
  • Proactively improve processes, tools, and procedures
  • Exemplify Garmin’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Quality Policy and proactively work to improve Garmin’s image and culture

Qualification

Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or another related technical field AND a minimum of 1 year relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
  • Demonstrated advanced knowledge in one or more of the following technical areas: Systems Integration, System Safety, System Requirements, System Security
  • Demonstrated problem solving ability

Preferred

  • Master's Degree in an Engineering field
  • Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5 as a general rule)
  • Demonstrated ability to develop software, perform security testing, or conduct security risk assessments in accordance with RTCA DO-326A, EUROCAE ED-202A, or ASTM F3532
  • Experience with avionics certification standards and guidance such as ARP 4754[A] or ARP 4761
  • Demonstrated passion for and involvement in the aviation community
  • Operational knowledge of Garmin or competitive avionics

Benefits

  • This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: [Garmin Benefits](https://careers.garmin.com/benefits)
Garmin manufactures marine, aviation, and consumer technologies suitable to run on positioning systems.
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Founded in 1989
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Garmin manufactures marine, aviation, and consumer technologies suitable to run on positioning systems.
Glassdoor
3.7
Founded in 1989
Olathe, Kansas, USA
10001+ employees
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/