EMC Engineer - Aviation

We are seeking a full-time EMC Engineer - Aviation at Garmin’s U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area.  In this role, you will be responsible for leading a small certification test or working as part of a team to complete Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Certifications for a more complex integrated product/system under supervision of management or mentor.  The Aviation team is responsible for demonstrating compliance with High Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF) and Lightning for TSO (Technical Standard Order) to support both TC (Type Certificate) and STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) requirements of complex avionics systems.

Essential Functions

• Lead a small certification test or work as part of a team to develop/write test plans that will result in test data that will be used to show EMC compliance to respective requirements
• Demonstrate solid understanding of the Garmin products/systems including I/O, system architecture and equipment functionality
• Develop/write test reports that correctly/completely captures test results and includes information required to ensure the report demonstrates compliance with EMC requirements
• Provide guidance to technicians as required and serve as a mentor to less experienced EMC Engineers (EMC Engineer 1)
• Apply a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities in developing solutions in a timely fashion and participate in recruiting activities as required
• Demonstrate an understanding of HIRF and Lightning requirements in performing set up and running HIRF and Lightning testing
• Perform testing in accordance with DO160 and Garmin Procedures
• Perform hardware and software change analysis under supervision of more experienced EMC Engineers
• Develop FHA (Functional Hazard Assessments) and correlate failure modes from FHA's to individual equipment
• Demonstrate familiarity with regulatory requirements for HIRF and Lightning and when to apply them, as well as advisory materials, SAE documents, the aircraft certification and TSO processes and requirements necessary to achieve STC and TC for OEM's
• Demonstrate understanding of aircraft wiring types, shields, connectors, equipment bonding methods, and aircraft drawing systems in collaboration with avionics installation team

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering AND a minimum of 1 year relevant 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)
• Demonstrates basic knowledge and/or understanding of RF technology and electrical circuits
• Demonstrates proficiency using Microsoft Word & Excel
• Demonstrated skills and/or training in project management
• Must be detail/team oriented, positive, have the ability to work proactively and effectively with minimal supervision, able to prioritize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
• Knowledge and/or experience with DO 160 Section 20 (Radio Frequency Susceptibility (Radiated and Conducted), Section 22 (Lightning Induced Transient Susceptibility), and Section 23 (Lightning Direct Affect)
• Knowledge and/or experience of the following: EASA HIRF and lightning requirements, SAE ARP5412, 5413 and 5583
• Pilot License

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