Electronic Test Technician – RF Diagnostics & Repair

Hensoldt AG; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working models

Attractive salary and special payments

Structured onboarding and training

Modern premises and expert networks

Health management and safety programs

Mobility & sustainability offers

Job summary

HENSOLDT South Africa seeks a skilled Testfield Technician to perform electronic product testing, fault finding, diagnostics and component-level repairs in a production environment. You will verify product functionality and conformance to required standards through precise testing and troubleshooting.

The role requires RF measurement experience, analogue/digital electronics skills, and familiarity with ATE. IPC knowledge is advantageous, with focus on quality and traceability.

Qualifications

• Minimum T3, N6 or S4 in Electronic Engineering; a Diploma in Electronic Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in electronic manufacturing or production test environments.
• Practical RF measurement experience is required.
• Experience with component-level fault finding and repair in a military electronic setting.
• Experience with analogue and digital electronics and associated test equipment.
• Experience with computer-based testing and Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) advantageous.
• IPC certification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Test Preparation and Execution: perform electronic product testing using approved docs and equipment to verify functionality and conformance.
• Diagnostics and Fault Finding: systematically identify defects and root causes with diagrams and test gear.
• Maintenance, Repair and Rework: repair and rework components per IPC requirements to restore functionality.
• Quality Assurance and Product Verification: verify workmanship and compliance through various tests for quality readiness.
• Technical Documentation, Compliance and Delivery: maintain test records and FRACAS for traceability and delivery targets.

Skills

RF measurements

Fault finding

Analogue electronics

Digital electronics

Test equipment literacy

Soldering & rework

Circuit diagram interpretation

ATE familiarity

FRACAS concepts

Documentation skills

Education

T3/N6/S4 in Electronic Engineering

Diploma in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Automatic Test Equipment (ATE)

IPC standards familiarity

Soldering equipment

Job description

HENSOLDT South Africa seeks a skilled Testfield Technician to perform electronic product testing, fault finding, diagnostics and component-level repairs in a production environment. You will verify product functionality and conformance to required standards through precise testing and troubleshooting.

The role requires RF measurement experience, analogue/digital electronics skills, and familiarity with ATE. IPC knowledge is advantageous, with focus on quality and traceability.