Senior Antenna Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Senior Antenna Engineer in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical solutions, project planning, and design execution/testing for complex Aviation antennas for Garmin.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for hands on antenna design/development efforts for externally mounted aviation antennas

• Responsible for hands on antenna design/development efforts for product integrated antennas in Garmin Avionics

• Capable of designing naturally resonant (or with matching network) multiband antennas

• Analyzes test data and reports to determine if the proposed antenna design meets functional and performance specifications

• Partners with Mechanical Engineers to provide feedback of antenna design needs in mechanical assembly

• Collaborates with other engineers to realize complete antenna design that may include active transmitters and/or receivers

• Collaborates and adds value through participation in design reviews, providing comments on antenna design aspects and other engineering areas

• Evaluates new antenna manufacturing technologies as they apply to existing designs and potential new designs

• Participates in project leadership and/or program planning including providing technical input to product development plans and concept documents

• Makes substantial contributions toward determination of project goal/objective feasibility

• Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced Antenna Engineers

• Contributes to advanced technical research on new antenna ideas and enhance Garmin's Intellectual Property

• Directs/coordinates manufacture of prototypes and participates in recruiting activities as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering AND a minimum of 5 years of industry experience in RF/antenna design OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering with focus on RF/antennas and electromagnetics AND a minimum of 3 years of industry experience in RF/antenna design OR Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering with focus on RF/antennas and electromagnetics AND 1 year of industry experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant 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

• Demonstrated ability with application of design standards and procedures to develop moderately complex antenna designs including simulations, prototyping and evaluation

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)

• Extensive circuit design experience for consumer or aviation products

• Experience with HFSS and simulation driven design workflows

• RF design experience such as Filters, LNAs, Receivers, etc.

• Experience with Keysight Pathwave (ADS) or AWR Microwave Office

• Previous design experience with patch antennas, quad-helix antennas, and other large form factor antennas

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 Benefits