RF Design Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES028120/Phind

Date posted:

Friday, September 18, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We are looking for an experienced RF Engineer to lead and drive Research & Development activities within a technology-focused engineering environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development and industrialisation of RF products and solutions for the mobile communications industry.

POSITION INFO:
ð§ Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of antennas and related RF products. Gather, analyse and influence customer requirements to develop suitable technical solutions. Design and develop filters, duplexers and splitters . Design and develop power and signal distribution solutions for communication towers and related structures. Take RF products from concept and design through testing, manufacturing and industrialisation . Participate in manufacturing setup, product testing and quality assurance . Support production planning and contribute to component sourcing and technical decisions . Engage directly with customers and end-users to understand technical requirements. Manage customer approvals, certifications and technical documentation. Prepare and author high-quality technical reports, specifications and engineering documentation . Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering and product-development challenges. Contribute to continuous improvement, innovation and the development of commercially viable RF solutions. Support the achievement of ISO 9001 quality standards and broader business objectives. ð Minimum Requirements Degree in Electronics\/Electronic Engineering with an RF specialisation. Postgraduate qualification with an RF specialisation will be highly advantageous\/preferred. Proven experience in RF engineering, antenna design and\/or RF product development . Strong technical documentation and report-writing capabilities. Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace or similar productivity tools . Understanding of business economics, costing and financial principles . ð§ Key Skills & Competencies RF & microwave engineering Antenna design and development Filters, duplexers and splitters RF product industrialisation Power & signal distribution Product testing and QA Customer requirements analysis Technical problem-solving Engineering documentation Strong analytical and decision-making ability Excellent verbal and written English Teamwork and collaboration Time management Commercial awareness Strong interpersonal and communication skills If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of submitting your application , please consider your application unsuccessful.

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