14 Radar Engineer jobs in South Africa

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.

An RF design company is seeking a Design Engineer to join their team as an Antenna Design Engineer.

You will be responsible for the design, simulation, prototyping, and testing of advanced antenna systems. You’ll work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to develop high-performance antennas for diverse platforms and frequencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master’s 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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

• 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.

• Research and Development
• Antenna and technology research, design & development
• Keeping abreast of antenna (and RF) engineering best practices and latest techniques.
• Improvement of current tools for processing simulation and measurement results.

• Defining the long-term vision and strategy for the companys products and managing the lifecycle of the various products according to best product management principles.
• Create and analyse product business cases (financial & strategic).
• Research, analysis, and internal guidance of current and emerging technologies that may impact the companys product strategy.

• Involvement in the management of prototype construction.
• Measurement and recording of simulation results.
• Processing of measurement and simulation results to allow for more rapid decision-making from management.

• General correspondence and administration completed accurately and timeously.
• Professional image maintained in all communication.

• A related Degree or Diploma in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
• 610 years experience in a similar role
• MIMO, beamforming, EMC/EMI, broadband/multiband designs
• Design management experience.
• Product management experience.
• High degree of computer literacy.
• Great verbal and writing skills in English.
• Candidate must be assertive and self-driven.

The EMAG Workflow Management team SIMULIA organization is closely linked both with EMAG R&D team as well with the Tech Sales teams globally as well as the GEOs. The team is involved in defining, testing and documenting the sales relevant and technical workflows.

In the area of MW/RF components & systems, contribute in testing and documenting the relevant workflows. The industry applications include antenna arrays for base stations and satellite systems, co-simulation with non-linear front-end electronics, automation in design procedures and advanced optimization techniques for generative design.

Role Description & Responsibilities
Your missions will be as follows (they can be adapted to suit your interests and expertise):

• Testing new solver technologies for applications in antenna arrays, metasurfaces, filters, equivalent lumped components, etc.
• Testing new workflows for multiplexers, filters, antenna arrays, RF front-end co-design, intelligent reflective surfaces, GRIN lenses, etc.
• Demonstration of new filter synthesis techniques
• Support demonstration of advanced array workflows
• Update existing customer-facing content
• Python scripting for design automation and exploration

The possibilities ahead:

• You get a deep insight into an international software company
• You can network with internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications
Education: Bachelors in Electrical and/or electronic engineering

Current situation: Studying towards a Masters or PhD in engineering

• You have basic Knowledge of electromagnetic fields and RF components / antennas
• You have basic CAD knowledge or some experience in CST Studio Suite
• You are interested in Numerical Simulation and Optimization
• You are motivated and capable of working independent
• You are structured and organized

Inclusion statement

As a game-changer in sustainable technology and innovation, Dassault Systèmes is striving to build more inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. We believe that our people are our number one asset and we want all employees to feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. It is our goal that our people feel a sense of pride and a passion for belonging. As a company leading change, it's our responsibility to foster opportunities for all people to participate in a harmonized Workforce of the Future.

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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SUMMARY:

A specialist international design company in Centurion is recruiting for an Antenna and RF Design Engineer. BEng (Electronic). Master's or PhD qualifications in Electromagnetics would be advantageous. Minimum 3 years relevant working experience. Design experience in an electronics-related field, specifically one involving electromagnetics or microwave/RF engineering. Experience in high-frequency spiral development would be an advantage

Antenna and RF Design Engineer

Recruiter:

E&D Recruiters

Job Ref:

Pta /EP

Date posted:

Monday, July 7, 2025

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

SUMMARY:

A specialist international design company in Centurion is recruiting for an Antenna and RF Design Engineer. BEng (Electronic). Master's or PhD qualifications in Electromagnetics would be advantageous. Minimum 3 years relevant working experience. Design experience in an electronics-related field, specifically one involving electromagnetics or microwave/RF engineering. Experience in high-frequency spiral development would be an advantage

POSITION INFO:

Antenna and RF Design Engineer

Centurion

Minimum requirements:

• BEng (Electronic)
• Master's or PhD qualifications in Electromagnetics would be advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years relevant working experience.
• Design experience in an electronics-related field, specifically one involving electromagnetics or microwave/RF engineering.
• Experience in high-frequency spiral development would be an advantage
  
  

• Antenna and RF product development
• Technical lead
• Projects
• Report writing
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Advertising Services

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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.

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