Junior Engineer: Radio Frequency Interfer at NRF National Research Foundation

About the position

Postion Summary:
This position is responsible for assisting in developing RFI monitoring equipment, software and RFI policies and procedures under the guidance of an RFI engineer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, operate and maintain RFI monitoring systems Analyse RFI measurements, monitoring and telescope data
• Write and review technical RFI reportsParticipate in RFI measurementSupport graduates-in-training

Minimum Qualification:

• Honours Degree / Post Graduate Qualification / Professional Qualification / NQF 8

Minimum Experience:

• 2-3 years

• B
• Eng or B
• Sc (NQF 8) in Electrical, Electronics or Computer Engineering with + 2 years relevant experience
• Valid drivers license

Experience:

• 2 years experience in a RF environmentProcessing or analyzing data in a programming language
• Designing electronic circuitsWorking with RF electronicsProgramming in a programming language

Knowledge:

• Understanding of EMC/RFI measurement principlesGood understanding of Radio Frequency (RF)Good understanding of signal propagation Radio frequency measurements and data analysisBroad understanding of Radio frequency hardware, including antennas, low noise amplifiers, switches, mixers and other radio frequency componentsBroad understanding of analysis of measurement data based on sound engineering principles

Additional Notes:
Analytical problem-solving skillsHands-on technical skills in order to install and commission products in the [URL Removed] scripting ability for configuring and analysis of digital systemsWork independently as well as in a team [URL Removed] in remote locations when [URL Removed] NRF website provides more details on the initiatives and activities Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV by registering and apply online through the NRF Recruitment and Selection Portal. Applications should be accompanied by a letter of motivation indicating the applicant·s suitability for the position. The names and contact details of at least three referees should be provided.

Desired Skills:

• Skilled in applied field of position
• Knowledge to be relevant
• Responsible in performing duties

About The Employer:

The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community in all fields of science and technology, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities. The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) spearheads South Africa’s activities in the Square Kilometre Array Radio Telescope, commonly known as the SKA, in engineering, science and construction. SARAO is a National Facility managed by the National Research Foundation and incorporates radio astronomy instruments and programmes such as the MeerKAT telescope in the Karoo, the Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory (HartRAO) in Gauteng, the African Very Long Baseline Interferometry (AVN) programme in nine African countries as well as the associated human capital development and commercialisation endeavors.