Technical Lead Antenna Engineer - Consumer Products

We are seeking a full-time Technical Lead Antenna Engineer at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area.

Responsibilities

• Provides key technical contributions in the design and review of complex antenna designs that are new to Garmin
• Proposes antenna architecture consisting of one or more antennas in one product
• Provides significant contribution to antenna design reviews across multiple product types
• Evaluates new antenna manufacturing technologies, features, and functions
• Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced antenna engineers (Antenna Engineer, Senior Antenna Engineer)
• Demonstrates broad understanding of Garmin’s business model, including operations, production, sales, and marketing
• Offers process improvement suggestions and authors new procedures as appropriate
• Defines general approaches and specific solutions to technical problems considered state of the art and applies extensive technical expertise/analysis to all assigned projects
• Completes broadly defined complex tasks including taking conceptual antenna ideas and putting them to practice
• Regularly demonstrates creativity and ingenuity to develop reliable solutions to complex antenna problems and contribute towards Garmin’s intellectual property
• Participates in recruiting activities as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field AND a minimum of 9 years industry experience in antenna design for consumer electronics OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Innovative with at least one granted US patent (utility) or innovation award related to antenna
• Demonstrates ability to develop and review complex antenna designs including simulations, prototyping, and measurements
• Must possess the ability to design antenna system architectures consisting of one or more antennas
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
• Extensive circuit design experience for consumer or aviation products

Benefits

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits.