RF Engineer

5 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa SKA South Africa Full time

Overview:

The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports research and development through funding, facilities, and outreach. The NRF manages the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO), a national facility that spearheads South Africa's activities in the Square Kilometre Array Radio Telescope.

Skillset: Electronics, RF Hardware Design, PCB Design, Firmware Design, Test and Verification, System Engineering

The role involves designing, developing, and analyzing concepts for time and frequency transmission via RF techniques over fibre, ensuring high-precision distribution. Responsibilities include research, analysis, system design, testing, and documentation.

Key Requirements:

  • B.Eng/ BSc Electrical/Electronic Engineering qualification
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in an RF Engineering environment
  • Excellent communication skills in English


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