MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design RF & Microwave subsystems such as power amplifiers, low phase noise synthesizers, up converters, low noise receivers, radar front ends, antennas and filters, to be implemented on Printed Circuit Boards, in waveguide or as coaxial components – as part of a multi-disciplinary project team
Implement, measure and evaluate prototype or production-ready designs
Assist with industrialization of prototype designs
Support the system engineer with technical expertise
Participate in system-level or conceptual design
Act as RF element leader in a project team
Arrange and participate in design reviews
Prepare and maintain documentation such as specifications, design data packs and test procedures
Provide/contribute to discipline-specific internal training where applicable
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to other members of the discipline, including interns
Assist with the technical aspects of the company proposal/quotation generation process for marketing and sales
Initiate and/or participate in the establishment of critical technologies in the company
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
A minimum of a three-year degree with honors or four year degree in RF Engineering, or Higher Education Engineering Diploma/Degree with demonstrated prior learning based on industry experience
Post graduate degree in engineering (Msc/MEng/PhD) is preferred
Minimum 10 years’ experience in RF & Microwave engineering, with relevant exposure to design and implementation, design methodologies, design baseline management, system engineering aspects, configuration management, quality assurance, relevant technologies and tools of trade
Antenna design experience will be advantageous
Strong analytical design approach
Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Altium Designer preferred)
Experience with the following software will be advantageous: Microwave Office, CST, LT Spice, Matlab/Python, DOORS
Experience with test equipment (e.g. oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, vector network analyzer, power meter, noise figure meter, phase noise meter)
COMPETENCIES:
Be technically competent in RF & Microwave Engineering
Be proactive
Be a team player
Have good communication skills (written and spoken)
Be fluent in English
Be highly motivated and energetic
Have the ability to work under pressure
Be goal and milestone orientated
Have excellent planning skills
Have creative problem solving skills
Have tolerance for ambiguity
Have flexible management and people skills
