Job Description

This position requires a self-driven individual with the ability to overcome technical challenges within tight timelines in the design and development of RF and MW modules. The applicant needs good communication skills, planning abilities, creative in terms of problem solving and willing to work on multi-disciplinary tasks (mechanical and electrical). This position will interact with other engineering disciplines, including mechanical engineering, systems engineering and software engineering, as well as production and program management.


Your role

Plan, manage, design, execute and support of the development effort of MW modules from concept through to production readiness (including RF circuit designs, power supply oversights, mechanical design concepts and inputs, detailed design reviews, qualification setups and jig inputs, qualification support). Provide support to production personnel as required. Provide inputs to Material Review Boards as required. Provide inputs for improvement of production processes. Take design responsibility for allocated MW SRU's Provide insight into "design for producibility" in new designs. Perform requirements definitions and allocations, functional analysis and sub-systems synthesis and derive lower-level components. Requirement's owner of the test environment of designated RF products as well as monitoring of test infrastructure development to ensure that the required test coverage is achieved. Product baseline management of existing and new products. Assist in the planning and management of the technical development process and monitor technical performance. Be the technical interface to internal and external customers for assigned projects. Co-ordinate and participate in system integration and test activities to achieve a system qualification. Create and maintain documentation for Design, Planning, Requirements, Specification Tests and Results. Assist with tracking status of obsolescence monitoring on all products as prescribed by the company obsolescence management process. Creating and supporting Change Requests (CRs) as required.

Qualification

BEng. Degree in Electronic Engineering, RF, Microwave or Antenna designs or related technical field Preferably an M. Eng. in Electronic Engineering, RF, Microwave or Antenna design.

Skills & Knowledge

Basic knowledge or experience in the Product development processes Specialized RF and EM simulation tool chain knowledge RF and Microwave design knowledge Basic wideband RF receiver system architecture exposure

Experience and Competencies

Minimum of 3 years' experience in MW engineering and/or MW production environment The use of RF simulation tools (preferably microwave office/ VSS) will be an advantage MW production. MW Test & Tune knowledge will be an advantage Good RF metrology exposure Familiarity with programming languages i.e. Python, C, C++ Familiarity with production process development Familiarity with various standards, i.e. IPC, MIL, ASTM

Desired Abilities

Good and structured problem-solving skills Good interpersonal skills Critical thinking Teamwork and collaboration Professionalism and strong work ethic Oral and written communications skills Embodies the Saab values of Drive, Trust, Expertise and Dedication.


What you will be a part of


SGD has reinforced its position as a leading South African defence and security company, bringing capabilities including electronic warfare systems, sensor technology, training systems, avionics, security and support solutions to the African and international markets. These capabilities are supplied and supported over the air, land, sea and civil security domains.


With new and improved technological systems and solutions, SGD increases a country's defence capabilities and provides innovative, effective products and services for those tasked to maintain security. The company also works with various stakeholders in gathering data and providing insight into how security threats evolve, and what the best market-customised solutions are.

If you aspire to help create and innovate whilst developing yourself in a challenging team setting, Saab may well have the perfect conditions for you to grow. We pride ourselves on a nurturing environment, where everyone is different yet we share the same goal - to help protect people.

SGD will give preference to South African citizens and we also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds


Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not received feedback from us within 30 days after the closing date.