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EMC Engineer Intern

Olathe, KSOnsiteInternshipJunior / Entry-levelPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • EMC testing
  • avionics systems
  • EMC test standards
  • RF immunity
  • lightning susceptibility
  • software automation
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering

Nice to have

  • radio frequency equipment

Role summary

Garmin is seeking a full-time EMC Engineer Intern to join their avionics systems team at their U.S. headquarters in Olathe, Kansas. The intern will assist with the design and testing of integrated avionics systems for aircraft and perform EMC testing in specialized chambers. Responsibilities include supporting FAA certification efforts, learning and applying EMC test standards, creating test plans, generating reports, and assisting with software automation. This role requires a student pursuing a degree in Electrical, Computer, or Aerospace Engineering with strong academic performance and communication skills. Familiarity with RF equipment is a plus.

Overview



We are seeking a full-time EMC Engineer Intern at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting with the design and testing of integrated avionics systems for aircraft and performing EMC testing in specialized chambers, working both independently and with cross-functional teams to support FAA certification efforts.

Essential Functions

  • Learn how avionics systems are used in the cockpit and explore how different aircraft components communicate with eachother
  • Assist with EMC testing processes and documentation to ensure compliance with required certification is met
  • Study, learn and apply EMC test standards to create test plans and perform certification EMC testing and report generation
  • Help design & troubleshoot integrated avionics systems ranging from simple to complex configurations
  • Coordinate product testing reviews and accept/act on constructive criticism
  • Support software automation and verification efforts
  • Assist with EMC testing activities, including RF immunity and lightning susceptibility testing
  • Follow test procedures to verify product compliance to all applicable regulations and quality guidelines
  • Prepare test data and reports to ensure proposed design meets functional and performance specifications
  • Learn and use software tools and test equipment to formulate and test electronic designs and complete documentation of testing efforts in the required formats
  • Interface with design engineers and factory personnel on the testing of products

Basic Qualifications

  • Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or other related field
  • 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

Desired Qualifications

  • Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
  • Familiar with radio frequency equipment

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 Intern Benefits

Sample Garmin interview questions

  • 1

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  • 2

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  • 3

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