RF Design Engineer

Motseni-Hi-TechSpace; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 391,000 - 449,000; Full time

Job summary

MotseniHiTechSpace is seeking an RF Design Engineer to join the R&D team in Stellenbosch. You will work on RF subsystems for communication systems, develop front-end architectures and collaborate across disciplines to ensure successful product development.

The role requires a degree in Electronic Engineering and RF/Microwave experience, with hands-on use of RF test equipment and modelling tools. This is a junior to mid-level position, based in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or related field required.
• RF/Microwave experience in design and schematics is essential.
• Proficiency with RF test equipment and data analysis tools expected.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate RF subsystems for communication systems.
• Develop RF circuitry for transmit/receive chains including mixers, LOs, filters, and power amplifiers.
• Create front-end architectures and perform system integration and validation.

Skills

RF Design

Schematic & PCB layout

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering

Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

ADS/HFSS/CST/MWO

LTSpice

KiCad

Altium

Job description

MotseniHiTechSpace is a fast-growing aerospace, maritime, and defence communications development company situated in Technopark, Stellenbosch. We are looking for an RF Design Engineer to be part of the R&D team. This Junior to mid-level role requires RF experience and the ability to learn. BSc/BEng or master’s degree in Electronic Engineering required with at least 6 Months - 3 year experience in RF Design/Microwave, Schematics & PCB development. You will be exposed to working in aerospace, defence, space, maritime, or other highly engineering environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate RF Subsystems for communication systems
• Design, develop RF circuitry for transmit and receive signal chains, including frequency conversion stages, mixers, LO synthesizers, filters, Amplifiers & Antennas, ADCs & DACs and SMPS (DC/DC Converters).
• Develop RF front-end architecture and circuit design through system integration.
• Work closely with firmware & Mechanical engineers on integration and testing.
• Perform full product lifecycle through system integration, test & verification.
• Participate in system analysis, Link-budget, cascaded gain, noise figure, P1dB, spurious responses & intermodulation distortion.
• Contribute to documentation and technical review processes.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including systems, mechanical, firmware, software, and algorithm engineers, to make possible successful product development.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Electronic Engineering, or related field
• Experience in RF Schematics & PCB layout (Microstrip or Coplanar)
• RF & Microwave experience (Link budget, RF Power line-up & Schematics)
• Hands on experience using VNA, Spectrum Analyzer, Oscilloscope, Signal generators or VSA
• Proficiency in Python/or MATLAB for modelling, simulation and data analysis
• Proficiency in ADS/HFSS/CST/MWO EDA RF simulation/modelling software
• Proficiency in LTSpice & LTPowerCad simulation of power supplies
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools (KiCad, Altium)
• Experience with DC Power budget for subsystem will be an advantage.

Preferred

• BEng / BSc / MEng in Electronic Engineering with an RF/Microwave focus or related field.
• Some experience designing and developing communication systems, or other advanced RF sensing systems.
• Hand’s-on experience with PLLs, frequency synthesizers, ADC’S/DACs, interfaces and mixed-signal RF architectures.
• Knowledge of RF simulation and electromagnetic modelling tools such as ADS, HFSS, CST, or similar software.

Package & Remuneration

The position is a one (1) year contract with the possibility of a permanent placement.

Only South African candidates of all races with a valid SA ID will be considered.

Market-related & Negotiable (Indicative: R35 000.00 pm depending on experience)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted