8 Rf 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 Software Engineer: Digital Signal Processing (DSP) 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 Software Engineer: Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
About The Job
The CSIR has a vacancy for a
Software Engineer
in the Radar and Electronic Warfare Impact Area within the Defence and Security Cluster. The incumbent will be responsible to design and develop software applications, tools, modules, libraries and sub-systems for use in the Integrated Radar Software Solutions Research Group. This role will play a vital part in high-impact projects from advanced land and naval surveillance radar sensors to SAR sensing systems in UAV, and spaceborne platforms. 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

• 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:

• 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);
• 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.

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

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. **

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.

RF ENGINEER

Salary open to discuss

Cape Town

Responsible for the
technical support
of the
design team in the design, analysis and testing of satellite communication products
, including
various complex antennas, power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers and cavity filters.

Support product development evaluations and final product characterization testing, working with the development team to provide testability planning, strategies and methodologies.

Responsible for
developing and executing test solutions for RF products
from concept and development through to the manufacturing process.

Job Requirements

• A minimum of a three-year degree with honours or four year degree in Engineering, a post graduate degree in engineering (MSc/MEng/PhD) is preferred
• 2-10 years working experience in a RF development environment
• Design experience in power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers and cavity filter design.
• Experience with/in:
• RF metrology (e.g. digital modulation, Spectrum and Network Analysers, Oscilloscope, Power Meter, Signal Generator, and Power Supplies).
• schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Altium Designer)
• RF and analog simulation tools (Microwave Office, LTSpice)
• designing or testing for RTCA DO-160 compliance

Job Responsibilities

• Design and develop circuits from concept through to manufacturing of a range of RF and analogue electronic products.
• Sub-system specification in order to translate the requirements derived from upper level (system specification) into more detailed technical specifications of how the subsystem should function internally to create the required responses to certain input signals.
• Ensuring that reliability requirements are met in the design: these include E.M.C (electromagnetic compatibility), safety, manufacturability and thermal design aspects.
• Support production in terms of trouble shooting if there is any issue with the existing test programs impacting customer delivery.
• Specify and recommend test resources, processes, capabilities, and technology to enhance production capability.
• Responsible for lab work during the prototype phase of product development.
• Frequent usage of RF
  equipment including
  : -
  Spectrum and Network Analysers, Oscilloscope, Power Meter, Signal Generator, and Power Supplies.
• Adopt and/or participate in technological innovation or methodologies. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to other members of the discipline, including production.
• Support the system engineering with low-level design validation. Contribute to the system-level or conceptual design.
• Assist with Industrialisation of prototype designs.
• Assist with Production and field return failure analysis.

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. **

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.