Senior RF Engineer — Hybrid, Lab Access & Growth

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision

Professional growth

Lab facilities

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking a highly skilled RF Engineer to contribute to design, development, and optimization of wireless systems. This hybrid role balances on-site testing and remote analysis to advance network performance and coverage.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in EE with an RF focus, proven experience in RF design and testing, and proficiency with HFSS or ADS, LTE/5G, and related measurement tools.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field with an RF specialization.
• Proven experience in RF system design, analysis, and testing.
• Proficiency with RF simulation and design software (e.g., ANSYS HFSS, Keysight ADS).
• Strong understanding of wireless communication standards (e.g., LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi).
• Experience with spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and network analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test RF systems, including antennas, transmitters, and receivers.
• Analyze RF signal propagation, interference, and network performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
• Conduct site surveys and feasibility studies for new RF installations and network upgrades.
• Troubleshoot RF-related issues, perform diagnostic tests, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to integrate RF components into larger systems.
• Stay updated with the latest RF technologies, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

RF design

Antenna design

Signal analysis

Diagnostics

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering with RF

Tools

HFSS

ADS

Spectrum Analyzers

Network Analyzers

Job description

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking a highly skilled RF Engineer to contribute to design, development, and optimization of wireless systems. This hybrid role balances on-site testing and remote analysis to advance network performance and coverage.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in EE with an RF focus, proven experience in RF design and testing, and proficiency with HFSS or ADS, LTE/5G, and related measurement tools.