RF PCB Design Engineer

Emanate Technology; South Australia; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration with performance-based incentives

Work-life balance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

An Australian engineering firm is seeking a Senior RF PCB Design Engineer in Adelaide. This role involves leading the design of RF PCB solutions, simulating RF systems, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of RF design experience and expertise in PCB design and simulation, as well as strong communication skills. The company offers competitive remuneration, a focus on innovation, and a friendly work environment with professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in RF design.
• Experience testing RF and analogue systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, design, and implement RF PCB solutions.
• Simulate RF systems.
• Test and review RF, analogue, and digital PCBs.
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment.

Skills

RF systems design

PCB design and simulation

Communication systems exposure

Embedded C/C++

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent industry experience

Tools

RF simulation tools

Electronic test equipment

MATLAB

Job description

Role: RF PCB Design Engineer
Location: Adelaide, SA
Engagement: Permanent

About the company

The organisation is a 100% Australian-owned engineering company operating from multiple locations across Australia. It specialises in advanced electronic engineering and delivers current and future technology solutions into Defence and law enforcement markets.

Teams work collaboratively in small, multidisciplinary groups of engineers, developers, and technicians to build and sustain sovereign capabilities for Australia. The organisation values innovation, flexibility, inclusivity, and ongoing investment in employee training and development.

About the role

The position requires system-level development across communications, radar, and space technologies, with a strong emphasis on creative thinking to design functional, efficient, and novel solutions to complex engineering problems.

This role is well suited to a senior RF Engineer with 10+ years’ experience. The work is predominantly technical and requires a strong understanding of application design, hardware interfaces (such as Ethernet), and the implementation of digital signal processing algorithms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, design, and implement RF PCB solutions
• Simulate RF systems
• Test and review RF, analogue, and digital PCBs
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment
• Apply Agile engineering best practices

Technical Experience Essential

• RF systems design
• PCB design and simulation
• Use of RF simulation tools
• Operation of electronic test equipment

Desirable

• MATLAB
• Communication systems
• Radar systems
• Embedded C/C++

Essential Criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent industry experience
• Proven industry experience in RF design
• Experience testing RF and analogue systems
• Strong PCB design and simulation experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desirable Criteria

• Digital and electronic hardware development experience
• Communication systems exposure
• Radar systems experience
• Embedded software development experience

What’s on Offer

• Competitive remuneration with performance-based incentives
• A strong focus on innovation, quality, and work–life balance
• Flexible, inclusive, and friendly work environment
• Regular team and company social activities
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Eligibility Requirement: To be considered for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance.

We are an inclusive employer committed to fostering a diverse and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.