Telecoms RF Engineer - Upington

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Communication allowance

Performance incentives

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Telecoms RF Engineer in Upington to design, implement and optimize RF networks for robust wireless coverage and capacity in mobile services. You will conduct RF site surveys, analyze performance data, plan antenna placements, and collaborate with operations and engineering teams to implement upgrades and new technologies including LTE and 5G.

A Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering and 3–5 years' RF field experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering.
• 3–5 years of RF engineering experience in mobile networks (LTE/5G).
• Proficiency with RF planning and test equipment; able to analyze RF data.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan cellular network deployments, including antenna placement, coverage modeling, and capacity planning.
• Conduct RF site surveys, measurements, and drive tests to evaluate network performance.
• Analyze RF data to identify coverage gaps, interference issues, and optimization opportunities.
• Configure and troubleshoot RF network elements and related equipment.
• Collaborate with network operations and engineering teams to implement network upgrades and new technologies.
• Stay current with emerging RF technologies and industry best practices.

Skills

RF engineering

Cellular networks

RF data analysis

Field-based work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

Atoll

Planet

Job description

Our client is seeking a talented Telecoms RF Engineer to join their dynamic team in Upington . This role is critical for the design, implementation, and optimization of radio frequency (RF) networks, ensuring robust wireless coverage and capacity. You will be responsible for analyzing RF performance data, conducting site surveys, and recommending technical solutions to enhance network quality and user experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in RF engineering principles, cellular network technologies, and a passion for delivering cutting-edge wireless solutions within the telecoms industry, contributing significantly to the company's wireless infrastructure development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and plan cellular network deployments, including antenna placement, coverage modeling, and capacity planning.
• Conduct RF site surveys, measurements, and drive tests to evaluate network performance.
• Analyze RF data to identify coverage gaps, interference issues, and optimization opportunities.
• Configure and troubleshoot RF network elements and related equipment.
• Collaborate with network operations and engineering teams to implement network upgrades and new technologies.
• Stay current with emerging RF technologies and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in RF engineering, specifically within mobile telecommunications networks (e.g., LTE, 5G).
• Proficiency in RF planning tools such as Atoll, Planet, or similar.
• Strong understanding of RF principles, propagation models, antenna theory, and cellular network architecture.
• Experience with RF test equipment and data analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a field-based role.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for specialized training and professional development in RF engineering.
• A challenging and rewarding work environment in a key operational area.
• Company vehicle and communication allowance provided.