RF Design Engineer - Germiston
R
360000 to 600000
per annum
Germiston, Gauteng
Germiston,
Gauteng
more than 14 days ago
24-01-2015 5:25:56 PM
07-03-2015 5:25:56 PM
Top Military RF Design firm seeks RF Design Engineer to design new antennas and circuitry for missiles.
Non-Negotiables (We will check):
* Extensive expertise in military RF applications
* Highly analytical thinker - who loves RF electronics
* Team Player who works well with others
* Natural technical leader
* Analytical Creative Person
* Attention to Detail - Gets the design working right
* 5 years RF design in a Military Context
* 2 years Design for Manufacture
What the person must be able to do:
This role is in the Military RF Design sector. All duties would take place in this context.
Antenna Design
* Design new Antenna's for missile triggering applications
* Perform all calculations
* Use CAD and EM simulation software
* Use circuit design and board layout software
* Design according to military specifications and robustness
* Design according to the latest international design practices
Circuitry Design
* Design functional electronic circuits
* Design transmission and recieving circuits
* Design digital controllers
* Board layout using board layout software
Prototyping
* Develop demonstration units
* Board designs, prototype circuit assembly
Design for Manufacture
* Use CAD software to determine form factors and dimensions
* Materials selection based on cost, availability and fit-for-purpose
* Determine bill of materials and component lists
Testing
* Perform measurements using RF diagnostic chambers
* Utilise spectrum analysers, network analysers, oscilloscopes and digital multi-meters to determine how the design is operating.
* Alter the design is required.
* Software testing of embedded controllers
Outsourcing Selection
* Work with procurement to find suitable component vendors
* Work with procurement to find suitable assembly vendors
Project Management
* Manage multiple simultaneous design projects
Key Job Deliverables:
* Functional RF Designs that work in high demand military applications (Missiles)
* Consideration of cost in designs
* Consideration of physical implementation
Background work experience:
* 5 years RF design in a Military Context
* 2 years Design for Manufacture
* BSc/BEng/T5 in Electrical Engineering
* Ability to use advanced design software e.g. CAD, EMM Simulation, Circuit Design
* Ability to use advanced testing and measuring equipment including advanced data analysis
* Ability to perform chamber measurements
* Ability to design and assemble prototype circuit boards
* Expertise on both analog and digital circuits
* Ability to circuit design and program controllers
* Expertise in designing to accommodate electromagnetic interference
* Expertise in designing to accommodate electromagnetic discharge
* ADV: Masters in Electrical Engineering
Personality Summary:
* High Analytical - Strong with analysis, metrics, data and fact based decision making.
* Moderate Expressive - People person, charming, persuasive
* Adv: Moderate Driver - Ambitious, Results Orientated Go-getter. Self-Starter. Makes things happen.
Benefits of this Role:
* Leading Firm
* Strong development
* Strong growth prospects
Reports to: Head Design
Location: Germiston
Salary: Market Related. In the Range of R360K to R600K per annum. Highly exceptional more senior candidates may be considered.
Type: Permanent
Start: ASAP
Reference: J303