Senior Antenna Engineer - Consumer Products

Garmin; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Garmin Benefits

Job summary

Garmin International is seeking a Senior Antenna Engineer for its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. The role involves technical leadership and project planning for complex antenna designs for Garmin products.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in antenna design (or advanced degrees with related experience) and a strong track record in simulations, prototyping, and cross-functional collaboration. This on-site role offers Garmin Benefits and opportunities for IP contributions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years antenna design experience for consumer electronics.
• Master's degree focused on antennas and electromagnetics with 3+ years industry experience.
• Doctoral degree focused on antennas and electromagnetics with 1 year industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead antenna design and development for complex product assemblies.
• Design naturally resonant multiband antennas and integrate switching components.
• Analyze test data to verify performance vs specs.
• Collaborate with Software, Mechanical, and Industrial Design teams.
• Mentor less experienced Antenna Engineers and contribute to IP.
• Direct prototype manufacture and participate in recruiting as assigned.

Skills

Antenna design

Multiband design

Technical leadership

Project planning

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Simulations & prototyping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (antennas & electromagnetics)

Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering (antennas & electromagnetics)

Job description

Overview We are seeking a full-time Senior Antenna Engineer at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and project planning for complex antenna designs for products that are new for Garmin.

Essential Functions

• Leads antenna design/development efforts for product that involve complicated assembly
• Capable of designing naturally resonant (or with matching network) multiband antennas
• Familiar with integrating switch, tunable capacitor/inductor etc. with antenna for resonating at multiple frequency bands
• Analyzes test data and reports to determine if the proposed antenna design meets functional and performance specifications
• Works closely with Software Engineering to integrate interfaced components and partners with Mechanical Engineers to provide feedback of antenna design needs in mechanical assembly
• Teams with Industrial Design from early on to exchange ideas and assess antenna implementation feasibility
• 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
• 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 antenna design for consumer electronics OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering with focus on antennas and electromagnetics AND a minimum of 3 years of industry experience OR Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering with focus on 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

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