12 Radar Engineer jobs in South Africa

Step into a role where your software doesnt just run it moves the world . Join a pioneering R&D team in Stellenbosch building the next generation of consumer radar products trusted by cyclists, golfers, motorcyclists, and beyond. Your code will shape real-world experiences, from life-saving safety systems to precision sports tech.

What Youll Do:

• Collaborate with a world-class, multidisciplinary product team locally and globally.
• Design and refine algorithms in MATLAB that will delight end-users.
• Bring concepts to life with embedded C/C++ thats rock-solid in real-world conditions.
• Shape product foundations through requirements, architecture, and detailed design.
• Debug, test, and perfect embedded software to world-class standards.
• Engage in peer reviews to keep our code and designs at the highest level.

Extra Room to Grow:

• Explore new radar technologies and applications.
• Dive into hardware/software integration, C#/Python tool development, and emerging embedded tech.

What You Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Electronic Engineering (or similar).
• 24 years experience (or postgraduate research) in radar systems, embedded software, or signal processing.
• Strong embedded C/C++ skills and problem-solving instincts.
• A hunger to learn and contribute to a high-performance environment.
• Collaborative energy and the ability to work independently.

Bonus Skills That Make You Stand Out:

• Signal processing for CW/FMCW radars.
• MATLAB, hardware design, and electronics testing.
• Protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN) and ARM microcontrollers.
• Git, Agile (Scrum), unit testing, and TDD.

The Details:

• Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa (in-person with remote flexibility)
• Start Date: Flexible, ideally January 2026
• Eligibility: Valid South African ID required

If youre ready to code for impact and see your work out in the world - this is where you make it happen.

Please note that if you do not hear from us within two weeks, your application has not been successful on this occasion. We welcome you to apply for future opportunities.

Were looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join an elite R&D team developing award-winning consumer radar products used by cyclists, golfers, and drivers worldwide. Youll be at the cutting edge of embedded software and signal processing , turning complex radar data into seamless, life-enhancing experiences.

What Youll Do

• Lead software and algorithm development for next-generation radar products.
• Innovate in MATLAB to design and fine-tune algorithms - then bring them to life in embedded C/C++ .
• Define software requirements, architecture, and detailed design for high-performance systems.
• Solve complex technical challenges with precision, from root cause analysis to robust solutions.
• Collaborate with international multi-disciplinary teams while mentoring local engineers.
• Drive integration, testing, and quality excellence through peer reviews and code best practices.

Bonus areas you might explore:

• Radar signal processing (CW & FMCW)
• Hardware/software integration testing
• PC tools development in C# or Python
• Advanced debugging and embedded hardware design

What Youll Bring

Must-have:

• Bachelors in Electronic Engineering (or similar)
• 5+ years in radar systems, embedded software, or signal processing
• Mastery of embedded C/C++
• Proven problem-solving skills with clean, efficient code
• Strong collaboration and communication abilities

Great-to-have:

• MATLAB signal processing expertise
• Familiarity with microcontrollers (ST, Nordic, TI, NXP)
• Knowledge of UART, SPI, I2C, CAN protocols and related test tools
• Experience with Git, Agile, unit testing, and TDD

Why Youll Love It Here

• Work on products that set industry standards and improve real lives.
• Join a high-energy, high-talent environment where innovation thrives.
• See your code go from concept to mass production and global impact .

Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape (Hybrid flexibility)
Start Date: Flexible - ideally January 2026

Please note that if you do not hear from us within two weeks, your application has not been successful on this occasion. We welcome you to apply for future opportunities with us.

• Design and optimize antennas (e.g., patch, monopole, dipole, and array) using industry-standard simulation tools.
• Perform electromagnetic simulations (using tools such as CST, HFSS, and FEKO).
• Conduct lab testing and validation using VNAs, anechoic chambers, and other RF equipment.
• Collaborate with Mechanical and Systems Engineers to integrate antenna designs into products.
• Generate technical documentation and reports.
• Participate in R&D initiatives to explore emerging technologies and novel antenna concepts.

• Bachelor's or Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in antenna design and simulation.
• Solid understanding of RF principles, impedance matching, and radiation pattern analysis.
• Hands-on experience with antenna prototyping and testing.

Alaris Antennas is looking for a hardworking, self-motivated, ambitious person to join their Product Development team.

Position: Antenna & RF Design Engineer

Department: Product Development

Application Requirements:

Education (required): Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering

Education (preferred): Master's or PhD in Electromagnetics

Experience: 3+ years in a related field

• Design in electronics, particularly in electromagnetics or RF/microwave engineering
• MS Excel, MS Word (Intermediate)
• Matlab, Python (Numerical computing)

Preferred Computer Skills:

• Electromagnetic simulation software (FEKO, CST, Microwave Office, Ansys, HFSS)

Other Requirements:

• Work independently with strong attention to detail
• Good communication, flexibility, and problem-solving skills
• Logical thinker with initiative and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong understanding of electromagnetic theory, physics, and mathematics
• Practical skills in antenna/RF design and hands-on prototyping

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• Control system development;
• Data acquisition;
• Radar, Communications or Electronic Warfare signal processing
• UI/UX development (e.g. in Qt);
• Embedded systems;
• Production software environments;
• End-to-end lifecycle of software development.
• High ownership and autonomy across the end-to-end lifecycle of software development.
• Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases.
  
  

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• Develop cutting edge real-time software;
• Push the boundaries of current technology in processing throughput;
• Be part of a team developing breakthrough radar technology in South Africa, set for deployment in the global defence market;
• Develop high-performance systems that challenge the limits of radar and system design;
• Engineer groundbreaking solutions at the heart of next-generation radar systems.
  
  

• A Bachelor of Engineering degree in electronic or computer engineering with at least five years' experience; OR
• A Master's degree in electronic or computer engineering with at least three years' experience;
• Experience in the following is required:
• Digital Signal Processing;
• C++ (preferably, otherwise C or C#), and Python;
• Data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization;
• GIT Version Control and CI/CD tools;
• Linux development environments;
• Understanding of how networks work.
• Experience in the following will be advantageous;
• Modern C++ standards and libraries;
• Object-oriented programming;
• GPGPU programming (CUDA);

Develop all digital signal processing algorithms, perform tests and verify algorithms for aeronautical SATCOM equipment.

• Interpret technical specifications.
• Architecture design for embedded digital signal processing systems.
• Design, implement and optimize digital signal processing algorithms.
• Analyze hardware requirements and design goals.
• Collaborate with team members on technical and design issues.

• Electronic or Computer Engineering BSc/BEng degree.
• 1 – 5 years experience
• Demonstrable competence in embedded DSP design and implementation.
• Technical proficiency with C/C++.
• Simulation tool proficiency (Python/MATLAB).
• Understanding of software development lifecycle processes.
• Be goal oriented, self-driven and a team player.
• Electronic or Computer Engineering MSc/MEng degree.
• Technical competency with real time operating systems, managing hardware peripherals, and signal processing entities.
• Previous engineering experience in an avionics environment.
• Experience in embedded software development tool chains.
• Technical competency with VHDL and associated simulation tool chains.

Affirmative Action and/or EE candidates will be given first preference as per our employment equity strategies.

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER : (Digital Signal Processing) (DSP)

Key responsibilities:

Develop cutting edge real-time software.

Push the boundaries of current technology in processing throughput;

Be part of a team developing breakthrough radar technology in South Africa, set for deployment in the global defence market;

Develop high-performance systems that challenge the limits of radar and system design;

Engineer groundbreaking solutions at the heart of next-generation radar systems.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

A Bachelor of Engineering degree in electronic or computer engineering with at least five years experience; OR

A Masters degree in electronic or computer engineering with at least three years experience;

Experience in the following is required:

o Digital Signal Processing;

o C++ (preferably, otherwise C or C#), and Python;

o Data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization;

o GIT Version Control and CI/CD tools;

o Linux development environments;

o Understanding of how networks work.

Experience in the following will be advantageous;

o Modern C++ standards and libraries;

o Object-oriented programming;

o GPGPU programming (CUDA);

o Control system development;

o Data acquisition;

o Radar, Communications or Electronic Warfare signal processing

o UI/UX development (e.g. in Qt);

o Embedded systems;

o Production software environments;

o End-to-end lifecycle of software development.

High ownership and autonomy across the end-to-end lifecycle of software development.

Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases.

Should you wish to apply please forward updated CV to