RF Telecommunications Engineer - Wireless Network Innovator

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Advanced RF projects

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Telecommunications Engineer specializing in RF in Kimberley to design, implement and optimize RF networks on-site. The role requires a strong background in RF theory, planning, and measurements to ensure robust wireless services and efficient network performance.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of RF engineering experience, expertise in LTE/5G, antenna systems, and hands-on experience with RF planning tools like Atoll and Planet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of RF engineering experience focusing on wireless network design and optimization.
• Strong understanding of RF theory, propagation, LTE/5G, and antenna systems.
• Experience with RF planning and simulation tools such as Atoll and Planet.
• Experience with RF measurement equipment and analysis techniques.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to work effectively in the Kimberley area.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan RF network layouts, including antenna placement, power levels, and frequency allocation.
• Conduct RF site surveys and analyze propagation models to optimize network coverage and capacity.
• Perform RF performance testing and analysis, identifying and resolving interference and coverage issues.
• Troubleshoot RF-related problems and implement effective solutions.
• Collaborate with network engineers and field technicians to ensure successful deployment and operation of RF systems.
• Stay abreast of emerging RF technologies and industry best practices.

Skills

RF engineering

Wireless network design

Antenna systems

LTE/5G knowledge

RF measurement & analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

Atoll

Planet

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Telecommunications Engineer specializing in RF in Kimberley to design, implement and optimize RF networks on-site. The role requires a strong background in RF theory, planning, and measurements to ensure robust wireless services and efficient network performance.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of RF engineering experience, expertise in LTE/5G, antenna systems, and hands-on experience with RF planning tools like Atoll and Planet.