RF Engineer: Electromagnetics (EM) at NRF National Research Foundation

About the position

Postion Summary:
The RF engineer Electro Magnetics (EM) is responsible for the design and analysis of critical RF components and systems with an emphasis on EM design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform EM analysis and design of components and systems such as antennas, feedhorn and ortho-mode transducersSupport the science commissioning and systems engineering teams with specialist electromagnetic analysis supportDevelop and present EM analysis, modelling and simulation studies and reportsAttend and participate in technical and management progress meetings and reviewsManage component librariesDevelop and maintain EM analysis methods, tools and know howTrain and mentor junior engineers

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelors Degree / Advanced Diploma / NQF 7

Minimum Experience:

• 4-5 years

• B-Eng or BSc specializing in electromagnetic (EM) designFour years of computational electromagnetics analysis and design
• Valid driver’s licence

Experience:

• Theoretical antenna design and analysis EM analysis of antenna using modelling tools such as CST, GRASP, AWR, Matlab and Python
• Design and analysis of RF PCBs using RF and EM modelling tools (CST and AWR) and techniques
• 3D modelling of complex components such as OMTs and couplers
• Use of electronic test equipment such as VNA and spectrum analyser
• Understanding and interpretation of component datasheetsTechnical report writing

Knowledge:

• Systems engineeringRadio astronomy instrumentationRadio astronomy scienceReflector antennasEM solvers

Additional Notes:
Work within multi-disciplined and multi-cultured teams and [URL Removed] flexible and search for options and opportunities in the face of project challenges and setbacks without compromising safety, reliability and [URL Removed] and develop high quality systems engineering artefacts (including study reports as and when required).Work and successfully deliver under [URL Removed] verbally and via written (reports/documents) communication [URL Removed] with integrity at all [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 endeavours.