Remote Senior RF Network Architect

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior RF Network Engineer to join our remote-first engineering team. This role focuses on designing, optimizing, and tuning RF networks for high-quality wireless services.

The successful candidate will master RF propagation, antenna systems, and planning tools, collaborating with cross-functional teams while working remotely from Stellenbosch, Western Cape, or anywhere, to drive innovation in mobile connectivity.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications with RF specialization.
• Minimum 6 years of RF design and optimization experience.
• Strong knowledge of RF propagation, antenna theory, and wireless systems.
• Proficiency with RF planning and simulation tools (Atoll, Planet).
• Experience with spectrum analysis and interference troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with 3GPP standards and protocols.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan RF networks across cellular, Wi‑Fi, and other wireless tech.
• Conduct RF site surveys, audits, and coverage analysis.
• Optimize signal strength, interference mitigation, and capacity.
• Develop RF propagation models and simulation tools.
• Troubleshoot complex RF network issues.
• Collaborate with hardware/software teams to integrate new RF tech.
• Ensure designs comply with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare technical docs and presentations on RF performance and plans.
• Stay updated with RF engineering advancements.
• Mentor junior RF engineers and share knowledge.

Skills

RF network design

RF propagation theory

Antenna theory

Wireless communication systems

3GPP standards knowledge

Analytical and problem-solving

Remote collaboration

Project management

Field testing & data analysis

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering / Telecommunications (RF specialization)

Tools

Atoll

Planet

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior RF Network Engineer to join our remote-first engineering team. This role focuses on designing, optimizing, and tuning RF networks for high-quality wireless services.

The successful candidate will master RF propagation, antenna systems, and planning tools, collaborating with cross-functional teams while working remotely from Stellenbosch, Western Cape, or anywhere, to drive innovation in mobile connectivity.