Senior RF Antenna Engineer

Alaris Cojot · South Africa
Location
South Africa
Type
Full-time
Seniority
Senior
Salary
Not stated
Department
R&D team
Languages
EN
Posted
28 Oct 2026

Verified open 28 Oct 2026 · Source: Company careers page

About the role

1. Candidate Requirements

Education & Experience

  • Minimum Education (Essential): BEng Hons (Electronic Engineering)

  • Minimum Education (Desirable): Masters (Engineering, Electronic) or PhD Engineering

  • Minimum Work Experience: 8+ years of applicable experience

  • Nature of Experience Required:

    • Design experience across a broad range of antenna types and associated signal conditioning RF circuits (e.g., filters).

    • Specific, deep experience in the 1 MHz to 9 GHz frequency range.

Computer Literacy

  • Essential Software (Expert-Level):

    • MS Office

    • MATLAB

    • FEKO (or similar 3D CEM tools)

  • Suggested Software: QUCS

Language & Personal Attributes

  • Language Proficiency: Fluent English

  • Core Professional Competencies:

    • High levels of initiative, self-drive, and strong personal accountability.

    • Logical thinking with excellent technical problem-solving skills.

    • Outstanding oral and written communication skills.

    • Ability to perform well under pressure and strictly adhere to deadlines.

    • Flexibility to work extended hours when demanding project deadlines require it.

2. Key Performance Areas (KPAs) & Responsibilities

📋 Technical Leadership

  • Serve as the Technical Lead on assigned projects.

  • Assume full responsibility and accountability for all technical elements and the ultimate technical success of the project.

  • Collaborate closely with the project management team to ensure overall project goals are achieved.

  • Make final decisions to resolve high-level, high-impact engineering issues.

📡 Antenna Product Development

  • Drive conceptual design phases.

  • Oversee and execute the building and physical testing of prototypes.

⚡ RF Product Development

  • Execute RF circuit design, including filters, switches, and amplifiers.

  • Deliver detailed RF design schematics and comprehensive technical documentation.

  • Manage the rigorous testing and qualification of all RF designs.

✍️ Documentation & Reporting

  • Write detailed technical reports and deliver professional presentations.

  • Draft core product specifications, user manuals, and formal testing procedures.

  • Produce final, compliant test reports.

🤝 Client & Sales Support

  • Participate in, facilitate, and support technical communication and training with clients.

  • Lead technical client interactions, including site visits to resolve complex technical needs or issues.

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