Senior RF Engineer

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance bonuses

Annual leave

Training & development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior RF Engineer in Randburg, Gauteng to design, optimize, and analyze RF networks for cellular and wireless systems. You will work on coverage, capacity, and performance, collaborating with planning, operations and hardware teams to deliver high-quality wireless services.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in RF engineering, expertise with Atoll/Planet, and strong knowledge of 2G-5G technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
• 5+ years of RF engineering experience in mobile network deployment and optimization.
• Proficiency with RF planning/optimization tools such as Atoll and Planet.
• Strong knowledge of wireless tech (2G/3G/4G/5G) and RF principles.
• Experience with RF measurement equipment and drive-testing tools.
• Knowledge of antenna systems, propagation, and interference mitigation techniques.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Experience in the telecoms sector is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and deploy RF network solutions for coverage and capacity.
• Perform RF site surveys, drive tests, and data analysis to resolve issues.
• Optimize RF parameters to improve call quality and data speeds.
• Develop propagation models and conduct interference analysis.
• Evaluate new RF technologies and equipment.
• Collaborate with network planning, operations, and hardware teams.
• Generate RF performance reports and present findings to management.
• Troubleshoot RF-related issues and provide solutions.
• Stay updated with RF best practices and industry trends.

Skills

RF planning

Drive testing

Propagation modelling

Mobile networks

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications

Tools

Atoll

Planet

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in wireless telecommunications, is looking for an accomplished Senior RF Engineer to join their innovative team in Randburg, Gauteng . This role is pivotal in the design, optimization, and performance analysis of radio frequency (RF) networks, including cellular and wireless systems. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in RF principles, propagation modelling, and network planning tools. You will play a key role in ensuring the quality, capacity, and coverage of our client's wireless services, contributing to the delivery of a superior customer experience. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and influence the direction of wireless communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and deploy RF network solutions to meet coverage and capacity objectives.
• Perform RF site surveys, drive tests, and data analysis to identify and resolve network performance issues.
• Optimize RF network parameters to enhance call quality, data speeds, and user experience.
• Develop propagation models and conduct interference analysis.
• Evaluate and implement new RF technologies and equipment.
• Collaborate with network planning, operations, and hardware teams.
• Generate detailed RF performance reports and present findings to management.
• Troubleshoot complex RF-related issues and provide technical solutions.
• Stay current with RF engineering best practices and industry trends.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in RF engineering, specifically within mobile network deployment and optimization.
• Proficiency in RF planning and optimization tools (e.g., Atoll, Planet).
• Strong understanding of wireless technologies (2G, 3G, 4G, 5G) and RF principles.
• Experience with RF measurement equipment and drive-testing tools.
• Knowledge of antenna systems, propagation, and interference mitigation techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Experience in the telecoms sector is mandatory.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary of R per annum, along with performance bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and a retirement fund. Our client invests in employee development, offering extensive training and opportunities for career advancement in the rapidly evolving field of wireless technology. The role provides a hybrid work arrangement, balancing on-site collaboration with remote flexibility. Join a leading innovator in the telecoms industry in Randburg, Gauteng , and contribute to shaping the future of mobile communication. Additional benefits include generous annual leave and access to cutting-edge technology.