Satellite RF & Electronics Assembly Technician

University of Fort Hare; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 340,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Lunch provided

Job summary

University of Fort Hare invites a Production Technician to join our client’s space communication division, focusing on assembly, integration, and testing of high-rate RF and digital units for flight hardware.

You will perform hands-on AIT, read engineering drawings, support qualification campaigns including TVAC testing, and ensure compliance with ESD and cleanroom standards in a demanding manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• B-Tech Degree or Advanced Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
• At least 3 years' experience as a Production Technician with RF and communication systems.
• Ability to read drawings, schematics and BOMs; RF testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assembly, integration, and testing of RF and digital units (AIT) for flight hardware.
• Conduct functional, environmental, and RF performance tests using bench equipment.
• Perform component-level fault-finding; maintain ESD and cleanroom standards.
• Support qualification tests including thermal cycling, vibration, and TVAC campaigns.

Skills

Read drawings & schematics

RF testing

Fault finding

PCB assembly

Documentation & BOMs

Education

B-Tech / Advanced Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum Analyzers

Vector Network Analyzers

Job description

University of Fort Hare invites a Production Technician to join our client’s space communication division, focusing on assembly, integration, and testing of high-rate RF and digital units for flight hardware.

You will perform hands-on AIT, read engineering drawings, support qualification campaigns including TVAC testing, and ensure compliance with ESD and cleanroom standards in a demanding manufacturing environment.