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Aviation Human Factors Intern

CompanyGarmin International, Inc.
LocationOlathe
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 11, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist in human factors evaluations, perform user interface reviews, and conduct system-level bench testing for integrated avionics programs. They will also maintain system benches and flight simulator labs while documenting software changes and improvements.
Internship Type
unavailable
Company Size
11519
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
WHERE DO WE START? How about Kansas City? That’s our home. That’s where Garmin put a stake in the ground in 1989. We’ve grown substantially over the years, offering diverse products and global reach in 5 diverse markets. But some things won’t ever change: Our entrepreneurial spirit and a culture where everyone’s opinion matters. That’s because we believe it’s possible to light the tech world on fire and still be on a first name basis. BIG IDEAS, SMALL EGOS What we do best is make products that let our customers do what they love. To do that, we focus on practical innovation, never losing sight of the benefits our products bring to our customers. Sure, we love bells and whistles. What leading technology company doesn't? But we make sure ours have purpose. It’s not about the things we make. It’s about the things we make possible. WE’RE GLOBAL, SERIOUSLY. Yeah, we’re based in Kansas City, but we are truly a global company. With offices throughout Europe, Asia, Middle East, South America and Australia, our products are sold all over the world. One elevator ride at our headquarters and you’re likely to hear 4 (or more) different languages being spoken. At Garmin, we may act local, but we think global. DREAM BIG. SLEEP WELL. At Garmin, we like to encourage dreamers. But at some point it’s nice to wake up and enjoy a fully aware life. So we make it super easy to achieve a good balance between working, dreaming and enjoying life—from workout classes offered throughout the day, breaks to get out and move on our campus, and wellness programs offered throughout the year. It’s almost impossible not to take advantage of Garmin’s work-life balance opportunities.
About the Role

Overview



We are seeking a full-time Aviation Human Factors Designer Intern at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for learning and training to conceive, plan, design, implement, and report on broad system level requirements and tests for complex integrated avionics systems that span several multi-disciplinary functions including human factors.

Essential Functions

  • Perform user interface reviews, system level bench testing and regression testing for software changes and assist in human factors evaluations for integrated flight deck programs and/or retrofit product lines
  • Obtain an in-depth understanding of Garmin integrated avionics systems and possibly aftermarket products and mobile applications
  • Learn hardware/software tools used by team and identify/make improvements for quality, efficiency, and scalability of the team services as needed
  • Learn processes of team and offer suggestions or make changes to improve the processes
  • Obtain basic working knowledge of Garmin aviation user interface guidelines
  • Perform user interface reviews of basic software changes
  • Perform usability testing of select software changes and new functionality
  • Assist in maintaining system benches and flight simulator labs including software loading and configuring for different airframes
  • Create software change requests that clearly define new features and functionality, identified software issues, necessary changes, and steps to recreate problems
  • Assist in human factors evaluations
  • Communicate status of work clearly providing visibility to supervisor or mentor and thoroughly document work in an organized manner

Basic Qualifications

  • Pursuing a degree in Interactive Design, Human Factors, Visual Design, Human Computer Interaction or a degree with an equivalent curriculum that teaches user centered design principles OR equivalent education or experience
  • Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
  • Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Must be positive, detail/quality oriented, organized, analytical, team oriented and a driven problem solver with proven success in solving difficult problems

Desired Qualifications

  • Completed coursework in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering
  • Proficient in using common rapid prototyping tools
  • Pilot's Certificate with an Instrument Rating
  • Background in aviation or prior interaction with pilots or flight operations


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 benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Intern Benefits

Key Skills
Human factorsUser interface designSystem level bench testingRegression testingUsability testingIntegrated avionics systemsRapid prototypingSoftware change requestsFlight simulator labsTechnical documentationCommunicationProblem solvingAnalytical skillsTeamworkDetail oriented
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Benefits
Intern benefits program