Antenna & RF Design Engineer

Network Finance • Recruiting & Staffing • Executive Search • Bachelor's Degree • Python • MATLAB • 3 days ago

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≈ $31k – $73k per year (Estimated)

Location

In office (Centurion)

Seniority

Middle · 3+ years exp

Employment

Full-Time

First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026. Network Finance scores C on the Alion truth index.

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Network Finance

Founded in 1987, Network Finance is a specialized recruitment and talent solutions agency operating as a key division of Network Recruitment (part of ADvTECH Group). Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, the company provides executive search, permanent placement, and contract staffing tailored specifically to the finance, accounting, auditing, taxation, and actuarial sectors. Through its niche industry focus and global network spanning Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, it enables corporate clients and multinational enterprises to source highly qualified financial leaders and Chartered Accountants.

networkfinanceinternational.com • HQ: Johannesburg, South Africa • Executive Search • Recruiting & Staffing • 5000+ employees • Est. 1987

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This opportunity is ideal for an engineer with a strong background in electromagnetics, microwave engineering, and RF design who enjoys taking products from concept through to final implementation. The successful candidate will be involved in the design, development, testing, optimisation, and qualification of advanced antenna and RF systems while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and customers.

The role offers exposure to cutting-edge product development projects and the opportunity to contribute to innovative RF and antenna technologies in a highly technical environment.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Engineering (Essential)
Master's Degree or PhD specialising in Electromagnetics (Advantageous)

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Minimum 3 years' design experience in an electronics-related engineering environment.
Experience in electromagnetics, microwave engineering, or RF engineering.
Experience with antenna design and development.
High-frequency spiral antenna development experience advantageous.
Strong understanding of electromagnetic theory, physics, and mathematics.
RF circuit design experience including filters, switches, and amplifiers.
Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python.
Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools such as:
- FEKO
- CST
- HFSS
- Microwave Office
- Ansys (Advantageous)
Hands-on prototyping, soldering, and electronics fabrication experience.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple technical deliverables.

Duties:

Design and develop advanced antenna systems from concept through to production.
Build, test, and optimise antenna prototypes.
Conduct antenna measurements, validation, and fault finding activities.
Design RF circuits including filters, amplifiers, and switching networks.
Perform RF testing, qualification, and documentation activities.
Source and evaluate RF components for development projects.
Act as a technical lead on development projects and support proposal activities
Liaise with customers regarding technical requirements and project deliverables.
Assist with project planning, risk management, and technical reviews.
Prepare technical reports, test documentation, assembly instructions, and design review presentations.
Ensure engineering work complies with company systems, quality standards, and project requirements.
Support continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering and product development environment.

Apply now!

For more engineering jobs, please visit www.networkrecruitmentinternational.com

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information contact:

Shaleen van Staden

Recruitment Consultant- Engineering

087 351 0724

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