6 Radio Frequency Engineer jobs in South Africa

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that research, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state. The CSIR has a vacancy for a Senior Radio Frequency Systems Engineer in the

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisations work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.

Senior Radio Frequency Systems Engineer
About The Job
The CSIR has a vacancy for
Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Systems Engineer
in the Radar and Electronic Warfare (EW) Impact Area within the Defence and Security cluster. The incumbent will be responsible to model, design and develop RF modules, sub-systems and antennas. This position is based in Pretoria and will report to the Research Group Leader.

For more information about the impact area and cluster, please visit and respectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret EW system requirements and specifications for design and development;
• Generate detail sub-system and Module item development specifications.
• Detail modelling of RF module- and antenna designs;
• Design, develop and test Radio Frequency Hardware;
• Debug, fault find and perform testing of RF Hardware including detail design validation.
• Comply with project configuration management systems and practice;
• Generate data packs and design documentation;
• Generate and execute appropriate acceptance test procedures.
• Understand and implement full development life cycle;

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• A Bachelor of Engineering degree in electronic engineering with at least five years relevant RF experience; OR
• A Masters degree in RF or electronic warfare engineering field with at least three years relevant RF experience;

• Experience in the following is required:

• Antenna design, testing and measurement,

• RF Hardware design and testing (Up/down converters),
• Simulation for design aspects as required,

• Radio Freq, L, S, C, X, Ku, K and Ka-bands,

• Radar and Electronic Warfare design will be advantageous;

• Knowledge of schematic design and PC board layout
• General analogue electronics (e.g. op-amp circuits, power supplies) will be advantageous
• Mechanical and thermal interface concept design of RF and antenna circuits will be advantageous
• Must be able to interface with other engineers for detail design;

• The following skills and/or training will be advantageous:

• MATLAB development

• FEKO or similar simulation environments,
• Hardware and software interfacing;
• Systems engineering;
• Understanding of RF and digital sub-systems;

• Understanding of the implementation considerations for hardware and software;

• Proven capability of document preparation;

• Strong analytical thinking skills.

Whats in it for you?
The CSIR Offers

• Flexible hybrid work arrangement;
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive and market-related remuneration packages.
• Total guaranteed salary packages which encompass contributions to the pension fund, risk insurance and medical scheme.
• We openly acknowledge and reward our employees' contributions and accomplishments through our esteemed CSIR Excellence Awards.

South African citizenship and security clearance are required for this position
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre on

or email us at

The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicants educational qualification and employment history.
The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified. **

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TEST AND MEASUREMENT SALES ENGINEER SANDTON Division: Communications & Measurement Reporting to: Divisional Manager Our client is urgently looking for a Test & Measurement Engineer for their operations in Sandton. Duties & Responsibilities: Sell test measurement equipment including high level Radio Frequency (RF) Communications equipment and recorder solutions utilising Agencies held by the Company into a geographically defined area. Services of the Sales support group: Prepare in conjunction with Management the yearly Budget for the area. Interface with all Principals when required. Build solid relationships with clients and Principals. Monthly forecast. Level of responsibility, Accountability & Authority: Responsible for selling appropriate solutions into the designated area, being accountable for the viability of the solutions as well as accountable for achieving the Budget at the required Gross Profit, as specified by the Company from time to time. The authority to decide on the solutions to be offered to the client, as well as signing of proposal documents up to the monetary value as specified by the Company. Qualifications & Training Required: BTech or National Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering Light current. Minimum of 4 years’ sales experience, with ability to work alone, self-motivated, and target driven. 4 years’ sales experience in Test & measurement, Radio Frequency knowledge is a must! Field Sales experience. Basic PC literacy, especially with Microsoft Suite. Competencies and Skills Required Technical skills as defined above. Communication skills, negotiation, information gathering, problem solving, Teamwork, understand industry, integrity, ethical conduct , and personal drive. Remuneration & Package Market Related CTC R20k based on experience and qualifications, including on Target Earnings, Pension, Medical Aid, Cellphone and Motor Vehicle allowance.

TEST AND MEASUREMENT SALES ENGINEER SANDTON Division: Communications & Measurement Reporting to: Divisional Manager Our client is urgently looking for a Test & Measurement Engineer for their operations in Sandton. Duties & Responsibilities: Sell test measurement equipment including high level Radio Frequency (RF) Communications equipment and recorder solutions utilising Agencies held by the Company into a geographically defined area. Services of the Sales support group: Prepare in conjunction with Management the yearly Budget for the area. Interface with all Principals when required. Build solid relationships with clients and Principals. Monthly forecast. Level of responsibility, Accountability & Authority: Responsible for selling appropriate solutions into the designated area, being accountable for the viability of the solutions as well as accountable for achieving the Budget at the required Gross Profit, as specified by the Company from time to time. The authority to decide on the solutions to be offered to the client, as well as signing of proposal documents up to the monetary value as specified by the Company. Qualifications & Training Required: BTech or National Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering Light current. Minimum of 4 years’ sales experience, with ability to work alone, self-motivated, and target driven. 4 years’ sales experience in Test & measurement, Radio Frequency knowledge is a must! Field Sales experience. Basic PC literacy, especially with Microsoft Suite. Competencies and Skills Required Technical skills as defined above. Communication skills, negotiation, information gathering, problem solving, Teamwork, understand industry, integrity, ethical conduct , and personal drive. Remuneration & Package Market Related CTC R20k based on experience and qualifications, including on Target Earnings, Pension, Medical Aid, Cellphone and Motor Vehicle allowance.