RF Engineer: 5G Wireless Design & Hybrid Work

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled RF Engineer for their Pretoria-based wireless technology division. The role focuses on design, optimization, and testing of RF systems for mobile networks (4G/5G) with hybrid work arrangements.

You will collaborate with hardware and software teams, conduct site surveys, and prepare technical reports while staying up to date with RF technologies and industry standards. Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience required; Atoll, Pathloss, and RF test equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in RF engineering, particularly in mobile networks (4G/5G).
• Proficiency in RF simulation and design tools (e.g., Atoll, Pathloss).
• Strong understanding of antenna theory, propagation models, and interference mitigation techniques.
• Experience with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, signal generators).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF systems and components for wireless communication applications.
• Conduct site surveys, network planning, and optimization for mobile network coverage.
• Perform RF performance testing, analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate RF solutions.
• Stay updated with the latest RF technologies and industry standards.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to stakeholders.

Skills

RF design

Antenna theory

Interference mitigation

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Atoll

Pathloss

RF test equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled RF Engineer for their Pretoria-based wireless technology division. The role focuses on design, optimization, and testing of RF systems for mobile networks (4G/5G) with hybrid work arrangements.

You will collaborate with hardware and software teams, conduct site surveys, and prepare technical reports while staying up to date with RF technologies and industry standards. Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience required; Atoll, Pathloss, and RF test equipment