GPS Manufacturer/Distributor

Seeking an Antenna Design Engineer 1 who wants to do more than just sit at a desk! You create. You build. You DESIGN antennas. From building prototypes to working with various equipment (multimeters, power supplies, network analyzer and more), you will provide technical guidance and project planning for complex analog, digital and/or RF designs for products that are new to Garmin. 

Garmin's Technology team is seeking an entry level Antenna Design Engineer to provide technical support and antenna solutions for complex products across Garmin’s diverse product portfolio.  Come join us at our beautiful Headquarters location in the Kansas City metro area!

As a Level 1 Antenna Design Engineer, your responsibilities include:

• Design antennas for multiple products of various form factors and applications


• Contribute to advanced research on new antenna solutions suitable for Garmin products


• Utilize antenna simulations tools and test equipment to formulate and test antenna design


• Antenna prototyping and validation through relevant measurements


• Collaborate with Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Software Engineering and Manufacuring to ensure robust designs and appropriate testability


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


• Support production facilities in the manufacture of products

Qualified candidates for this role will possess a Masters of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering specializing in RF or Electromagnetics.  In addition, experience as follows:

• Research experience including designing antennas for consumer electronics


• Proficient with antenna simulation platform such as XFDTD, HFSS, CST 


• Familiar with common RF test equipment (such as: network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, protocol and signaling testers) 


• Strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Desirable skills: 

• PhD in Electrical Engineering 


• Experience in circuit simulation (such as ADS) and schematic, layout for PCB design 


• Hands on knowledge of active and passive antenna measurement in an anechoic chamber

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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.