Junior Engineer: Radio Frequency Interference at SARAO - South African Radio Astronomy Observatory

Closes: November 5, 2026

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.