Team Leader Software Certification Engineering - Topeka, United States - Kansas Action for Children

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    at Garmin International in Olathe, Kansas, United States
    Job Description

    Overview

    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
    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 Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

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