Senior RF Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES023891/Nthat

Date posted:

Friday, December 5, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Take the lead in RF innovation! Join our team as a Senior RF Engineer and design advanced radar, radio, and signal intelligence systems for cutting-edge defense applications.

POSITION INFO:

Job & Company Description:

As a Senior RF Engineer, you’ll drive the design, development, and testing of RF circuits, subsystems, and antennas. You’ll define product architectures, provide technical oversight, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance with industry standards. This is a leadership role for an RF expert ready to tackle complex challenges and deliver high-performance solutions.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering
Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering (advantageous)

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Minimum 10 years’ experience in RF design and development
Proficiency in Matlab, Ansys HFSS, and Altium
Expertise in:
- RF theory and electronic design
- Antenna design (including patch antennas)
- Radar systems, radios, and beamforming
- Power amplifiers, mixers, LNAs, diplexers
- High-speed ADC/DAC converters
Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements
Non-negotiable:
- Proven RF circuit and subsystem design experience
- Leadership and mentoring capabilities
- Technical documentation and compliance reporting
Own reliable transport

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For more information contact:
Nthato Gumede

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