Senior RF Engineer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Sur place; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Performance bonuses

Medical & dental benefits

Retirement contributions

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to join a Mossel Bay-based technical team. The role focuses on RF network design, performance tuning, and field deployment to boost coverage and capacity.

You will lead RF planning, propagation modeling, and KPI analysis, while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with planning and operations teams. Travel to site locations is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in RF engineering within the mobile telecommunications sector.
• In-depth knowledge of RF principles, including antenna theory, signal propagation, and interference analysis.
• Proficiency with RF planning and optimization tools (e.g., Atoll, Planet).
• Experience with RF measurement equipment and drive test analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, and 5G NR technologies and standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to travel for site visits and field testing within the Mossel Bay area.

Responsabilités

• Design and optimize RF network layouts, including cell site placement and antenna configurations.
• Perform RF propagation modeling and simulation to predict network performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Analyze network KPIs, conduct drive tests, and troubleshoot RF-related issues to enhance signal quality and user experience.
• Collaborate with planning and operations teams to ensure timely and efficient deployment of new sites and technologies.
• Develop and implement RF tuning strategies to improve network capacity, coverage, and voice/data quality.
• Stay current with emerging RF technologies, standards (4G/LTE, 5G NR), and vendor solutions.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior RF engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Participate in vendor evaluations and selection processes for RF equipment.

Connaissances

RF planning

Data interpretation

Analytical thinking

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in electrical/telecommunications engineering

Outils

Atoll

Planet

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a pioneering force in the telecommunications industry, is seeking an accomplished Senior RF Engineer to join their distinguished technical team based in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. This role is central to the design, optimization, and performance tuning of radio frequency (RF) networks, ensuring seamless mobile and wireless communication services. The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in RF planning, propagation modeling, and network analysis. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of our client's wireless infrastructure, tackling complex challenges and driving innovation. This position requires on‑site presence to conduct field testing, site surveys, and hands‑on network implementation. You will be working with cutting‑edge technology to enhance coverage and capacity in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize RF network layouts, including cell site placement and antenna configurations.
• Perform RF propagation modeling and simulation to predict network performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Analyze network KPIs, conduct drive tests, and troubleshoot RF‑related issues to enhance signal quality and user experience.
• Collaborate with planning and operations teams to ensure timely and efficient deployment of new sites and technologies.
• Develop and implement RF tuning strategies to improve network capacity, coverage, and voice/data quality.
• Stay current with emerging RF technologies, standards (e.g., 4G LTE, 5G NR), and vendor solutions.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior RF engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Participate in vendor evaluations and selection processes for RF equipment.

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in RF engineering within the mobile telecommunications sector.
• In‑depth knowledge of RF principles, including antenna theory, signal propagation, and interference analysis.
• Proficiency with RF planning and optimization tools (e.g., Atoll, Planet).
• Experience with RF measurement equipment and drive test analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, and 5G NR technologies and standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to travel as required for site visits and field testing within the Mossel Bay area and potentially beyond.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with performance bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development, including advanced training and attendance at industry conferences, are provided.
• The role is based in the scenic coastal town of Mossel Bay, offering a unique work‑life balance.
• Employees also receive generous paid time off and access to company‑provided resources and tools.