RF PCB Design Engineer

Summary

From its roots in 1990, Alaris Antennas has grown to become a substantial supplier of advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) antennas. For the global defence and security markets, Alaris Antennas’ mission is to deliver high quality antenna Solutions, on time, through technical and service excellence.

Country South Africa

Alaris Subsidiary Alaris Antennas

Employment Full Time Position

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This position requires full-time presence at our Centurion, South Africa office.

Alaris Antennas is looking for a talented and motivated PCB Design Engineer with a passion for digital electronic circuit design and simulations to join our team. As a leading global provider of advanced antenna systems and solutions for the defence, aerospace, and telecommunications industries, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge technology to global defence, homeland security, and specialised antenna markets.

Education (essential)

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in electronic engineering, or a related field.
  
  

Education (suggested)

• Professional certifications in RF design or PCB design.
• Experience with antenna design and characterization is beneficial.
• Familiarity with FPGA programming and digital signal processing (DSP) concepts is a plus.
  
  

Minimum Applicable Work Experience (years)

• 3+ years
  
  

Required Nature Of Applicable Experience

• Proficiency in RF and digital electronic circuit design, simulation, and analysis using industry-standard tools such as Altium, or similar.
• Solid understanding of RF principles and concepts, including transmission line theory, impedance matching, and RF component characteristics.
• Experience with RF test equipment and measurement techniques, such as spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
• Familiarity with PCB layout and design considerations for RF and high-speed digital circuits.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to RF systems and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex RF and electronic systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.