Electrical / Electronics Production Technician

University of Fort Hare; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 340,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Lunch provided

Job summary

University of Fort Hare invites a Production Technician to join our client’s space communication division, focusing on assembly, integration, and testing of high-rate RF and digital units for flight hardware.

You will perform hands-on AIT, read engineering drawings, support qualification campaigns including TVAC testing, and ensure compliance with ESD and cleanroom standards in a demanding manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• B-Tech Degree or Advanced Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
• At least 3 years' experience as a Production Technician with RF and communication systems.
• Ability to read drawings, schematics and BOMs; RF testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assembly, integration, and testing of RF and digital units (AIT) for flight hardware.
• Conduct functional, environmental, and RF performance tests using bench equipment.
• Perform component-level fault-finding; maintain ESD and cleanroom standards.
• Support qualification tests including thermal cycling, vibration, and TVAC campaigns.

Skills

Read drawings & schematics

RF testing

Fault finding

PCB assembly

Documentation & BOMs

Education

B-Tech / Advanced Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum Analyzers

Vector Network Analyzers

Job description

2026-07-24 - 2026-08-23

Permanent

SW006473

Are you an experienced technician looking to work hands-on with flight hardware operating in orbit? We are recruiting a Production Technician to join our client’s space communication division, focusing on the assembly, integration, and testing of high-rate RF and digital communication units.

Key Responsibilities

• Assembly & Integration: Perform hands-on assembly, integration, and testing (AIT) of RF and digital communication units, including fine-pitch PCB assembly, wiring, cable harnesses, and mechanical integration.
• Testing & Performance: Conduct functional, environmental, and RF performance testing using laboratory test equipment (spectrum analysers, vector network analysers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and power meters).
• Fault-Finding & Quality: Perform component-level troubleshooting on analogue, digital, and RF circuits. Handle flight hardware strictly according to ESD, cleanliness, and FOD control standards.
• Qualification Support: Assist with qualification and acceptance test campaigns, including thermal cycling, vibration, and thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing. Support test jig development and work instruction creation

Minimum Requirements

• Education: B-Tech Degree / Advanced Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or equivalent qualification.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience as a Production Technician working with RF and communication systems in an electronic manufacturing environment.
• Technical Skills: Strong ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and BOMs, with expertise in component-level fault-finding and RF testing.
• Legal: South African citizenship or valid work permit.
• Preferred: Experience in space/aerospace/defence sectors , ISO 9001/AS9100 environments , cleanrooms , or Python-based test automation

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge satellite technology across the full product lifecycle
• Competitive, market-related salary25 days annual leave
• Daily lunch provided
• Career growth opportunities within a fast-scaling engineering business