Senior RF & Electronic Engineer
Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RF) (Pty) Ltd in Somerset West Cape Town
Ref. no.: ZA00861
Schedule type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent Position
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