Senior RF Engineer - Remote (5G & Wi‑Fi)

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Premium medical coverage

Retirement planning

Professional development funding

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 client seeks a Senior RF Engineer to design, test, and optimize advanced RF systems for next-generation wireless networks. This fully remote role requires leadership in RF circuit development, performance modeling, and cross-functional collaboration from anywhere in South Africa.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Electrical/RF Engineering with 7+ years in RF/wireless design, experience with ADS/Genesys/HFSS, and a strong background in 5G/LTE, antenna theory, and RFIC

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or closely related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in RF engineering and wireless communication systems design.
• Experience with RF design tools (ADS, Genesys, HFSS) and measurement equipment (spectrum/network analyzers).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate RF circuits, subsystems, and systems for wireless communication applications.
• Perform RF link budget analysis, system simulations, and performance modeling.
• Specify RF components, including antennas, filters, amplifiers, and mixers, and evaluate vendor performance.
• Conduct rigorous testing and troubleshooting of RF hardware and systems in laboratory and field environments.
• Optimize RF performance for key parameters such as signal strength, noise figure, linearity, and power efficiency.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams for seamless RF integration.
• Develop technical specifications, test plans, and validation reports.
• Stay updated on RF technologies, standards (5G NR, Wi-Fi 6/7), and industry trends.
• Mentor junior RF engineers and contribute to the knowledge base.
• Contribute to IP development and patents in RF domain.

Skills

RF design skills

Antenna design

5G/LTE knowledge

Remote teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ADS

Genesys

HFSS

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Job description

Placements24 client seeks a Senior RF Engineer to design, test, and optimize advanced RF systems for next-generation wireless networks. This fully remote role requires leadership in RF circuit development, performance modeling, and cross-functional collaboration from anywhere in South Africa.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Electrical/RF Engineering with 7+ years in RF/wireless design, experience with ADS/Genesys/HFSS, and a strong background in 5G/LTE, antenna theory, and RFIC