Senior RF Engineer (Remote) - Antennas & 5G Innovation

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 2,030,000 - 3,046,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global health insurance

Stock options and bonuses

Professional development budget

Fully remote setup

Home office allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior RF Engineer to join our globally distributed, fully remote team. You will design, develop, and optimize RF systems and components for next-generation telecommunications networks, applying deep knowledge of RF theory and advanced simulation tools.

This role requires 8+ years of hands-on RF design experience, proficiency with HFSS/CST/ADS, and strong antenna and microwave engineering skills.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on RF design and analysis.
• Proficiency with HFSS, CST, or ADS RF simulation tools.
• Strong EM theory, microwave and antenna knowledge.
• Experience with RF test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and analyze RF circuits, systems, and components.
• Develop and optimize antenna designs for various applications.
• Conduct propagation studies and predict signal performance.
• Perform RF system integration and testing to specifications.
• Troubleshoot RF issues in development and production.
• Collaborate with hardware/software teams for system integration.
• Stay current with RF tech, 5G/LTE standards, and competitors.
• Create design specs, test reports, and patent disclosures.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth.
• Participate in technical reviews and RF design strategy discussions.

Skills

RF design

Antenna theory

Microwave engineering

RF test equipment

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

ANSYS HFSS

CST Studio Suite

Keysight ADS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior RF Engineer to join our globally distributed, fully remote team. You will design, develop, and optimize RF systems and components for next-generation telecommunications networks, applying deep knowledge of RF theory and advanced simulation tools.

This role requires 8+ years of hands-on RF design experience, proficiency with HFSS/CST/ADS, and strong antenna and microwave engineering skills.