Quality Analyst 1

About the role

Full‑time Quality Analyst 1 position located in Tucson, AZ, supporting Garmin’s Sporting Dog products.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a complete understanding of quality assurance principles/methodologies and knowledge of Garmin product specifications, capabilities and operation related to the market segment being supported.
• Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, and/or procedures of simple‑to‑moderate complexity, in accordance with established Garmin test procedures—including analysis, review and tracing of requirements as necessary.
• Serve as the voice of the customer in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.
• Document defects in the defect management system and report defects to developers; work closely with engineering to assist in problem resolution.
• Collect and analyze test results and beta user feedback (when applicable).
• Communicate product and/or project status to internal customers and product owners.
• Investigate and verify issues reported to quality assurance for validity and reproducibility.
• Verify software modifications in new software versions to prepare for implementation.
• Assist in test case maintenance as necessary to keep the repository current.
• Participate in the definition and documentation of process improvements.
• Train and mentor new quality assurance associates.
• Participate and assist with the coordination of release deployments.
• Perform system analysis techniques and procedures to determine software functional specifications for Garmin products.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree OR a minimum of 2 years equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA ≥ 3.0 as a general rule).
• Relevant experience or training in product and/or software quality assurance processes and methodologies.
• Superior organizational/analytical skills; detail‑oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; able to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound independent judgment.
• Strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Previous experience developing and executing QA tests related to a Garmin core product market.
• Ability to follow test procedures.
• Comfortable working around dogs.

Benefits

• Eligibility for Garmin’s benefit program (details available through Garmin Benefits).

Schedule

Full‑time.