Radio Frequency (RF) Specialist

Description:

Managed Talent Solutions' external client is looking for a Radio Frequency (RF) Specialist for one of their clients based in Johannesburg. This is a fixed contract to end of 2024, further extension might be possible depending client requirements. The Radio Frequency (RF) Specialist must have experience in RF Network Planning: They plan and design RF networks to ensure optimal coverage, capacity, and performance based on the region's geographical and demographic characteristics.

Key outputs:

• RF Network Planning: They plan and design RF networks to ensure optimal coverage, capacity, and performance based on the region's geographical and demographic characteristics.
• Frequency Spectrum Management: They manage the allocation and utilization of frequency spectrum within their region to minimize interference and maximize efficiency.
• RF Performance Optimization: They continuously monitor and analyze RF performance metrics, such as signal strength, quality, and interference levels, and implement strategies to optimize network performance.
• Troubleshooting and Maintenance: They troubleshoot RF-related issues and perform regular maintenance activities to ensure the smooth operation of communication systems.
• Regulatory Compliance: They ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards governing RF communication, including licensing requirements and emission limits.
• Collaboration: They collaborate with other teams, such as network operations, engineering, and regulatory affairs, to coordinate activities and resolve complex RF-related challenges.
• Configuring wireless technology spans a spectrum of setups, encompassing wireless MESH networks, access points, and point-to-point links, all tuned to available frequencies.

• RF Engineers should possess strong technical skills, including:
• Proficiency in RF theory and principles, including modulation techniques, antennas, propagation, and transmission line theory.
• Knowledge of RF measurement equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
• Familiarity with RF simulation and design software such as ADS (Advanced Design System), HFSS (High-Frequency Structure Simulator), or similar tools.
• Rajant Certification is optional
• Understanding of wireless communication standards like GSM, CDMA, LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and their associated protocols.

Industry Knowledge requirements:

• Mining and Mineral Processing (ideally)

or

• Oil and Gas
• Utilities (Power Generation)
• Metals (Operations/ Production)
• Pulp and Paper Operations
• Any heavy or process industry with a substantial physical asset base
• Experience gained in large, complex, global companies is highly desirable.

Requirements:

• RF Network Planning: They plan and design RF networks to ensure optimal coverage, capacity, and performance based on the region's geographical and demographic characteristics.
• Frequency Spectrum Management: They manage the allocation and utilization of frequency spectrum within their region to minimize interference and maximize efficiency.
• RF Performance Optimization: They continuously monitor and analyze RF performance metrics, such as signal strength, quality, and interference levels, and implement strategies to optimize network performance.
• Troubleshooting and Maintenance: They troubleshoot RF-related issues and perform regular maintenance activities to ensure the smooth operation of communication systems.
• Regulatory Compliance: They ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards governing RF communication, including licensing requirements and emission limits.
• Collaboration: They collaborate with other teams, such as network operations, engineering, and regulatory affairs, to coordinate activities and resolve complex RF-related challenges.
• Configuring wireless technology spans a spectrum of setups, encompassing wireless MESH networks, access points, and point-to-point links, all tuned to available frequencies.

• RF Engineers should possess strong technical skills, including:
• Proficiency in RF theory and principles, including modulation techniques, antennas, propagation, and transmission line theory.
• Knowledge of RF measurement equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
• Familiarity with RF simulation and design software such as ADS (Advanced Design System), HFSS (High-Frequency Structure Simulator), or similar tools.
• Rajant Certification is optional
• Understanding of wireless communication standards like GSM, CDMA, LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and their associated protocols.

• Mining and Mineral Processing (ideally)

• Oil and Gas
• Utilities (Power Generation)
• Metals (Operations/ Production)
• Pulp and Paper Operations
• Any heavy or process industry with a substantial physical asset base
• Experience gained in large, complex, global companies is highly desirable.