623 Rf Engineer jobs in South Africa

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.

• Design and develop circuits from concept through to manufacturing of a range of RF and analogue electronic products.
• S ub-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.

• 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

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

• Design and develop RF circuits, antennas, filters, and front-end components
• Conduct RF simulations and system-level analysis using tools such as HFSS, ADS, CST, or similar
• Test and validate RF performance using spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and other lab equipment
• Troubleshoot RF issues and implement solutions for signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and interference
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on hardware and systems integration
• Prepare detailed technical documentation and reports
• Ensure that designs comply with relevant regulatory and industry standards (e.g., FCC, ETSI, and MIL-STD)

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in RF design, development, or testing
• Strong foundation in RF theory, transmission lines, impedance matching, and RF propagation
• Experience with RF design and simulation tools (e.g., CST, HFSS, ADS, and AWR)
• Familiarity with wireless communication standards (e.g., LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth) is a plus
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• BSc or BEng in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with a strong interest in electromagnetics is required.
• A Master’s or PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, particularly with a focus on RF, Microwave, Antenna Engineering, or Applied Electromagnetics, will be considered highly advantageous.
• 0 - 5years of hands-on experience in an RF design environment.
• Graduate-level coursework or research in:
• Electromagnetic theory
• Antenna systems and arrays
• RF/Microwave engineering
• EM simulation in CST Studio Suite
• Numerical computing in Python or MATLAB
• Practical experience with RF measurements (VNAs, anechoic chamber)
• Design management experience
• Product management experience

• Research and Development: Antenna and technology research, design & development.
• Product Management: Defining the long-term vision and strategy for the company’s products and managing the lifecycle of the various products according to best product management principles.
• Prototype Management: Processing of measurement and simulation results to allow for more rapid decision-making from management. Debug issues with prototypes and note the changes which need to be made by production.
• Administration and Reporting: Innovation, use of MVPs, and agile development methodologies are core values to create user-relevant products.

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Must have 1-2 years of working experience in a Senior capacity with design management and Product management experience.

• Research and Development: Antenna and technology research, design and development
• Product Management
• Report Writing
• Prototype Management