Junior Engineer: Radio Frequency Interference
SARAO - South African Radio Astronomy Observatory · Cape Town, Western Cape
Posted 30 October 2026
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Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the development, operation and maintenance of measurement, monitoring systems and equipment
- Assist in the analysis of RFI measurement, monitoring and telescope data
- Write and review technical RFI reports
- Participate in RFI measurement
- Support graduates-in-training
Key Requirements
Qualification
- B.Eng or B.Sc (NQF 8) in Electrical, Electronics or Computer Engineering with + 2 years relevant experience.
- Valid drivers license.
Experience
- RF and/or EMC measurements
- Processing or analyzing data in a programming language.
- Designing electronic circuits
- Working with RF electronics
- Programming in a programming language
Knowledge
- Understanding of EMC/RFI measurement principles
- Good understanding of Radio Frequency (RF)
- Good understanding of signal propagation
- Radio frequency measurements and data analysis
- Broad understanding of Radio frequency hardware, including antennas, low noise amplifiers, switches, mixers and other radio frequency components
- Broad understanding of analysis of measurement data based on sound engineering principles.
Additional Notes
- Analytical problem-solving skills
- Hands-on technical skills in order to install and commission products in the field.
- Basic scripting ability for configuring and analysis of digital systems
- Work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Work in remote locations when required.