Senior RF & Electronic Engineer

Rheinmetall 

📍 Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa, South Africa 🇿🇦

full-time
senior
Expired
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Key Skills

RFantennacircuitSiemensAltium

Industry

DefenseAerospace

Job Description

What We Are Looking For


  • Develop Radio Frequency electronics munition sub-systems according to the Military Acquisition Process
  • Develop antennas for communication, proximity sensing and power transfer
  • Assist in defining future technology requirements to grow RDM’s electronic capability
  • Design electrical/electronic products/components for use in the military field
  • Design for Safety, Functionality, Reliability, Compliance and Manufacturing of electronics for defence products
  • Design and oversee the manufacture of equipment used in prototype testing. Conduct such testing
  • Participate in peer review of designs, documentation, and software code
  • Participate when required in dynamic tests at test ranges and compile test reports
  • Oversee and participate in technical investigations as applicable


What Qualifications You Should Have


  • BEng Degree in Electronic Engineering.
  • MEng in Electronic Engineering would be advantageous.
  • Strong knowledge of RF theory, propagation, and antenna design
  • Proficiency in analogue, and digital circuit design
  • At least 5 - 10 years’ experience in an electronic development environment
  • Highly proficient at writing technical reports and documents as required during various phases of the product development process
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Ability to work independently with initiative and make decisions, as well as in a team
  • Diligent, systematic and organised approach to tasks
  • Analytical & problem-solving skills
  • Siemens Teamcenter, GitHub, SAP, and Altium Designer experience would be advantageous


What We Offer You


  • Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus and pension fund
  • Medical Schemes
  • Stable employer background
  • Opportunity to work on major projects within our Weapons and Ammunition Division
  • Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing
  • Career development and progress opportunities
  • Individual and diverse training opportunities and programs (Bursary Schemes)
  • Subsidized canteen on site with themed days and multiple dietary options
  • Innovative and dynamic working environment and culture
  • Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do
  • Participation in (international) Rheinmetall activities and events