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Alaris Antennas is a dynamic company in the global defence and electronic warfare industry. We are always on the lookout for talented people to join our dynamic team.

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Vacation Work

Alaris Antennas is a specialist Direction Finding antenna designer and manufacturer, employing Electronic, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineers. One of the company’s key strengths lies in its ability to develop and hold its own intellectual property as it continues to invest significantly in research and development, adding to its competitive advantage.

We run a program to involve individuals who are interested in becoming part of an industry that provides ample opportunities, cutting-edge technology, and international exposure. In addition, we are grounded in an entrepreneurial culture, which is balanced by a robust risk management discipline, a client-centric approach, and the ability to be innovative.

As the Alaris Holdings Group of companies encompasses subsidiaries located in South Africa, the USA, Finland, and the UK, we are proud to welcome people to our teams across the globe.

If you have the required expertise, have a keen interest in innovation, and share our commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience, Alaris might just be the company for you. You will be challenged to think out of the box and develop new skills.

Alaris offers vacation work opportunities during which students will be exposed to various activities in the company gaining valuable experience and knowledge. You will gain experience that could be added to your curriculum vitae and exposure to world-class engineers, niche products, and a wealth of engineering innovation.

In addition, employees have ample opportunities to further their education via bursaries, external training, and in-house training.

Success Stories

Here are some success stories from current and former employees who found their way to Alaris via the student vac-work programme

“The student work I did at Alaris Antennas was very rewarding. I learnt a lot about the working and application of antennas. Working as a student at Alaris Antennas the engineers did not waiver to mentor me in understanding complex problems I could not quite grasp with my studies or in projects. The employees are very friendly and would not hesitate to help when asked. Most importantly, I learned the real-world application of Electronic Engineering which you cannot learn at any tertiary study institution.”

"I was employed at Alaris Antennas, back then it was still Poynting Defence and Specialised, as a student during the December holidays of 2013 as part of a requirement for a module at the University of Pretoria. I was exposed to a lot of different learning opportunities in different fields including software, hardware, manufacturing and testing during the time I spent at Alaris. I had the opportunity to develop a testing jig, from scratch, in order to test various sub-assemblies of an antenna. This included everything, from software that could test each sub-assembly to the layout of the required PCBs and manufacturing of the enclosure. I also had the opportunity to investigate the performance of a digital compass in an attempt to improve the performance of the compass in its specific application. In order to achieve this, I had to create a measurement plan, write software that was able to automatically capture the raw data from the compass while rotating, and process the data. The staff that I worked with was always willing to assist me with any question that I had and went out of their way to teach me. Alaris offered me a bursary during my time working there to pay for the remainder of my studies which also guaranteed me employment after I completed my studies. During my final year of studies, Alaris allowed me to make use of the facilities and equipment were needed to complete my final year project. I have now been employed by Alaris for almost 5 years in their R&D department and still enjoy the challenge that antennas, or as most antenna people call it “black magic”, present each day.”

“Working at Alaris Antennas over university holidays gave me an opportunity to gain experience in my field that cannot be learnt from books. The engineering team at Alaris is always eager to teach students and assist them with university work. This assistance has been invaluable to me as an aspiring engineer. Thank you, Alaris for giving me the opportunity to develop myself as an engineer."

Vacancies

Department: Operations and Arms Control Administrator

Application Requirements

Minimum education (essential):

Grade 12

Minimum education (suggested):

Professional qualifications

Minimum applicable work experience:

4 years

Required nature of applicable experience:

Operations in the Manufacturing Industry
Experience in Arms Control and permit applications will be beneficial Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

Main purpose of this role:

Alaris Antennas, a subsidiary of the Alaris Holdings Group, is seeking a talented and energetic Administrator to join our team. The incumbent must be a hardworking, self-motivated, ambitious person who will be able to work independently, with a high degree of accuracy and responsibility.

About Alaris Antennas:

Join us and contribute to our mission of shaping the future of advanced antenna technologies.

Computer literacy (essential):

MS Excel (Expert)
MS Word (Expert)

Computer literacy (suggested):

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Language proficiency: English

Other Characteristics:

Based on the Values and Competency Frameworks

Must have a high level of Attention to detail.
Work well under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
Pre-emptive problem solving skills
Confidentiality
Sustain and keep discipline with existing processes and procedures.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and administration skills.

Key responsibilities

Administration: Arms Control
Administration: Sales order processing
Administration: Shipping documentation

Closing date

31 August 2023

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Positions: 1

Department: Product Development

Alaris Antennas is looking for a hardworking, self-motivated, ambitious person to join our dynamic R&D team.

Application Requirements

Minimum education (essential):

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electronic engineering, or a related field

Minimum education (suggested):

Professional certifications in RF design or PCB design.
Experience with antenna design and characterization is beneficial.
Familiarity with FPGA programming and digital signal processing (DSP) concepts is a plus.

Minimum applicable work experience: 5 Years

Required nature of applicable experience:

Proficiency in RF and digital electronic circuit design, simulation, and analysis using industry-standard tools such as Altium, or similar.
Solid understanding of RF principles and concepts, including transmission line theory, impedance matching, and RF component characteristics.
Experience with RF test equipment and measurement techniques, such as spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
Familiarity with PCB layout and design considerations for RF and high-speed digital circuits.
Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to RF systems and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex RF and electronic systems.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

Main purpose of this role:

Alaris Antennas, a subsidiary of the Alaris Holdings Group, is seeking a talented and motivated RF/Electronic Design Engineer to join our team. As a leading global provider of advanced antenna systems and solutions for defense, aerospace, and telecommunications industries, we are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technologies to the global defense, homeland security, and specialized antenna markets.

About Alaris Antennas:

Alaris Antennas, part of the Alaris Holdings Group, is known for its commitment to innovation and excellence. We foster a dynamic and collaborative work environment where creativity and expertise thrive. Join us and contribute to our mission of shaping the future of advanced antenna technologies.

Computer literacy (essential):

Altium or similar
MS Office
MATLAB

Computer literacy (suggested):

Sharepoint

Language proficiency: English

Other Characteristics:

Based on the Values and Competency Frameworks

High levels of initiative and accountability
Excellent technical problem solving skills
Logical thinker
Self-driven
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Work well under pressure and adhere to deadlines

Key responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Embedded Software Engineers, RF Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Test Engineers, and other Electronic Design Engineers, to develop and optimize RF and electronic hardware solutions for advanced antenna systems.
Design, simulate, and validate RF and electronic circuits and components, including amplifiers, filters, mixers, oscillators, and matching networks, to meet performance specifications.
Perform RF and electronic system-level analysis, including noise figure, linearity, and signal integrity, to ensure optimal system performance.
Conduct extensive testing and characterization of RF and electronic hardware prototypes, utilizing RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
Collaborate with production and manufacturing teams to support the transfer of designs into production, ensuring manufacturability and reliability.
Stay updated with the latest advancements in RF and electronic design methodologies, industry trends, and relevant technologies, and apply this knowledge to enhance product designs and development processes.
Provide technical support to other teams, including customer support, to ensure successful product deployment and customer satisfaction.

Closing date

31 August 2023

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Department: Product Development

Alaris Antennas is looking for a hardworking, self-motivated, ambitious person to join our dynamic R&D team.

Application Requirements

Minimum education (essential):

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Minimum education (suggested):

Professional certifications in embedded systems development or relevant areas.
Experience with high-frequency RF systems and knowledge of antenna theory.
Familiarity with industry-specific standards and protocols in Defense, aerospace, or telecommunications sectors.

Minimum applicable work experience: 5 Years

Required nature of applicable experience:

Proficiency in embedded software development using C/C++, with a deep understanding of real-time operating systems, device drivers, and communication protocols.
Familiarity with hardware description languages (HDL), such as VHDL or Verilog, is a plus.
Strong knowledge of digital design principles, signal processing, and high-speed data interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, etc.).
Familiarity with software development practices, version control systems (Git, SVN, etc.)
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills, with the ability to analyse complex systems and propose effective solutions.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
Experience working with RF systems is beneficial.

Main purpose of this role:

Alaris Antennas, a subsidiary of the Alaris Holdings Group, is seeking a talented and motivated Embedded Software Engineer to join our team. As a leading global provider of advanced antenna systems and solutions for Defense, aerospace, and telecommunications industries, we are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technologies to the global defence, homeland security and specialised antenna markets.

About Alaris Antennas:

Computer literacy (suggested):

Sharepoint
Matlab

Language proficiency: English

Other Characteristics:

Based on the Values and Competency Frameworks

High levels of initiative and accountability
Excellent technical problem solving skills
Logical thinker
Self-driven
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Work well under pressure and adhere to deadlines

Key responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including RF Engineers, Electronic Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Test Engineers, and other Software Engineers, to design and optimize embedded software solutions.
Develop sub-system specifications and test descriptions.
Develop and integrate embedded software components, ensuring efficient resource utilization, high-speed data processing, and low-latency operations.
Conduct thorough sub-system and system-level testing, verification, and validation to ensure compliance with specifications and performance requirements.
Stay updated with the latest advancements in embedded software development methodologies, industry trends, and relevant technologies, and apply this knowledge to enhance product designs and development processes.
Provide technical support to other teams, including customer support, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to ensure successful product deployment and customer satisfaction.

Closing date

31 August 2023

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Positions: 1

Department: R&D

Alaris Antennas is looking for a hardworking, self-motivated, ambitious person to join our dynamic R&D team.

Application Requirements

Minimum education (essential): BEng Hons (Electronic engineer)

Minimum education (suggested): Masters (Engineering, Electronic), PhD Engineering

Minimum applicable work experience: 8 Years

Required nature of applicable experience:

Design experience in a broad range of antenna types and associated signal conditioning RF circuits (e.g. filters), with particular experience in the 1 MHz to 9 GHz frequency range.
Measurement experience in antennas and RF electronics
Technical lead on large antenna or RF product developments
Liaising and reporting to customers on technical matters and technical aspects of project progress.
Experience with the V-model (PDR, CDR, FDR) of product development and the execution of projects in accordance with this model.
Formulating, managing, and executing qualification and acceptance testing of products (electrical, mechanical, and environmental testing) for large-scale projects.
Managing small multi-disciplinary technical teams.

Computer literacy (essential):

MS Office (expert-level)
Matlab (expert-level)
FEKO or similar 3D CEM tools (expert-level)

Computer literacy (suggested):

QUCS

Language proficiency: English

Other Characteristics:

Based on the Values and Competency Frameworks

High levels of initiative and accountability
Excellent technical problem solving skills
Logical thinker
Self-driven
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Work well under pressure and adhere to deadlines
Must be prepared to work extended hours when project deadlines require it

Closing date

31 August 2023

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Positions: 1

Department: Product Development

Alaris Antennas is looking for a hardworking, self-motivated, ambitious person to join their Product Development team.

Application Requirements:

Minimum education (essential): Bachelor’s degree in Electronic engineering

Minimum education (suggested): Masters and PhD qualifications in Electromagnetics would be advantageous

Minimum applicable work experience (years): 3 Years

Required nature of applicable experience:

Design experience in an electronic-related field, specifically one involving electromagnetics or microwave/RF engineering
Experience in high-frequency spiral development would be an advantage

Computer literacy (essential):

Office: MS Excel (Intermediate), MS Word (Intermediate)
Numerical computing (Matlab, Python)

Computer literacy (suggested):

Electromagnetic simulation software (FEKO, CST, Microwave Office, Ansys, HFSS)

Language proficiency: English

Other requirements:

Hardworking and be able to work independently and accurately
Good oral and written communication skills.
Flexibility.
Attention to detail.
Assertive nature.
Logical thinker.
High levels of initiative.
Work well under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
Effective problem-solving skills
Planning skills.
Analytical and decision-making skills.
Accuracy
Professional approach.
Good Administration skills.
Good understanding of electromagnetic theory and physics/mathematics.
Antenna/RF circuit design skills
Hands-on practical skills in fabricating prototypes, building electronics systems, soldering and general DIY.

Closing Date

31 August 2023

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Postgraduate

Masters/PhD bursary available for students interested in the Microwave/RF antenna field.
This bursary will partially cover the tuition, registration, accommodation, and subsistence fees.
Must be willing to sign a bursary contract with a repayment or work-back clause either through permanent employment or a repayment of the bursary funds.
Must be willing to do vacation work at the Alaris Antennas Johannesburg offices for a minimum of 6 weeks over a 2-year period. Accommodation and flight expenses covered.
A minimum average of 70% for the academic year.
No BBBEE requirements are linked to this bursary.
Preference will be given to students with high academic results in the relevant subjects i.e., Electromagnetics.
A letter of support from the student’s supervisor, indicating the student’s relevant research topics is required.

Undergraduate

Undergraduate bursary (3 and 4 year) available for students interested in the Microwave/RF antenna field.
The bursary will partially cover the tuition, registration, accommodation, and subsistence fees.
Must be willing to sign a bursary contract with a repayment or work-back clause either through permanent employment or repayment of the bursary funds.
Must be willing to do vacation work at the Alaris Antennas Johannesburg offices for a minimum of 3 weeks twice a year. Accommodation and flight expenses are covered.
A minimum average of 75% for the academic year.
BBBEE requirements are applicable to this bursary.
Preference will be given to students with high academic results in the relevant subjects i.e., Electromagnetics.
There is a possibility of renewal of the bursary for subsequent years.

Application Requirements

Motivational letter
Academic CV
Supervisor support letter
Full certified academic transcripts

Submit applications and queries to Ruenelle Ramnath:

[email protected]

(011) 034 5300

1 Travertine Ave, Centurion, 0157

Closing date

31 August 2023

Positions: 1

Department: Testing

Reporting to: Head of Testing

Alaris Antennas is looking for a hardworking, driven, self-motivated, ambitious person who will be able to work independently and accurately.

Application Requirements:

Minimum education (essential): N. Diploma

Minimum education (suggested): Either B. Eng or B. Tech.

Minimum applicable work experience (years): 2 Years

Required nature of applicable experience: Experience in a production and testing environment would be advantageous. Experience in any Radio Frequency environment would be an advantage. Experience in fine-pitch soldering would be an advantage.

Computer literacy (essential):

MS Excel (Intermediate)
MS Word (Intermediate)

Test Equipment Proficiency: Vector network analyse, LCR meter, Multimeter.

Language proficiency: English

Other requirements:

Be a hardworking, driven, self-motivated, ambitious person who will be able to work independently and accurately.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
People centric.
Flexibility.
Excellent organizational skills.
Attention to detail.
Self-driven.
Good communicator.
Good interpersonal skills.
Logical thinker.
High levels of initiative.
Work independently, with a high degree of responsibility.
Work well under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
Problem solving skills.
Good planning.
Organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Confidentiality.
Accuracy.
Use Initiative.
Professional approach.
Excellent Administration.
Strong ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to acquire new skills as needed.

Main responsibilities:

Perform inline electrical testing of antenna sub-assemblies (Cables, PCB’s, switches) during production.
Sign off assembly instructions of performed electrical tests
Accurately and record test results.
Phase group of cables and PCB’s
Set-up and perform environmental stress screening tests as per Acceptance Test Procedure.
Set-up and perform Advanced Final Acceptance Test of antenna systems.
Complete Final Acceptance Test Result documentation with test results.
Identify antenna build and design problem during testing (Electronic or mechanical).
Record and analyze common build problems and possible root-causes.
Perform product repairs and reworks on Ad-hoc basis.
Assist R&D engineers with prototype testing.
Maintain test equipment (tools, platforms, jigs, etc.).
Support automated testing developments.
Propose process improvements.
Take part in the planning, implementation and continuous improvement of test programs and equipment.
Any other reasonable duties as requested by management.
Adhere to QA procedures and standards.

Closing Date

31 August 2023

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Positions: 1

Department: Product Development

We are looking to hire a talented mechanical design engineer. In this role, you will be required to meet with clients to determine their design requirements, plan and execute the design of mechanical devices, develop and test prototypes, and work closely with the manufacturing teams to ensure that design specifications are met.

To be a successful mechanical design engineer, you should be mathematically and mechanically minded and have strong analytical and critical thinking abilities. A top-notch mechanical design engineer should possess detailed knowledge of engineering and design principles and be able to find creative solutions to technical problems.

Application Requirements:

Minimum education (essential): Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Minimum education (suggested): Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering

Minimum applicable work experience: 15 Years

Required nature of applicable experience:

Design and project experience in the design, development, and manufacturing of mechanical products/machines/structures.
Proficiency in structural analysis, thermal analysis, and fluid dynamics

Computer literacy (essential):

MS Excel (Intermediate)
MS Word (Intermediate)
Solid Works

Computer literacy (suggested):

FEM modeling
CFD modeling (would be an advantage)

Language proficiency: English

Key performance areas, requirements, and more:

Other Requirements:

Experience and knowledge regarding relevant manufacturing methods
Experience and knowledge regarding relevant materials
Experience and knowledge regarding mechanical/electronic design for use in military or airborne applications
Passion for all things technical and specifically machinery i.e., vehicle aircraft trains etc.
Hands on mechanical skills (tinkerer, DIY etc.)
Attention to detail.
Accuracy
Work independently, with a high degree of responsibility.
Work well under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good communicator and Interpersonal Skills
Ability to engage with clients and people from other departments, e.g., sales, procurements, QA, etc.
Ability to lead and mentor other team members

Key Responsibilities:

Meeting with clients and design teams to determine mechanical applications and requirements.
Conducting research to inform the design and engineering methods required for the mechanical systems.
Planning and executing mechanical designs using CAD, CAM, and 3D CAD programs.
Performing computer simulations and experiments to virtually test and refine the designs.
Overseeing the development and manufacturing of physical prototypes for testing.
Documenting the design process, iterations, and test analytics.
Managing project timelines, resources, and budgets.
Liaising with clients, designers, engineers, and manufacturers to ensure coherence.
Preparing technical reports, design specifications documents, and operational manuals.
Keeping abreast of the latest advancements in technology, design trends, and engineering best practices.
Report writing and drafting of manuals and assembly instructions

Closing Date

31 August 2023

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Positions: 1

Department: Product Development

We are looking for a Product Owner with good experience in antenna and antenna system design, prototyping and measurement. An understanding of industrialization, procurement, production and production testing of antennas and antennas systems.
Handling of and taking part in the execution of development projects.

Communication with clients and troubleshooting issues.

Formulating solutions for addressing customer requirements based on existing product platforms.

Experience with a range of EW product types, the principles of operation and manufacture and testing of these products.

Experience planning development projects and anticipating development effort and cost, as well as the final cost of manufacture of the products

Working in a team of other development engineers and playing a role of technical lead in development projects.

Application Requirements:

Minimum education (essential): B. Eng (Electronic)

Minimum education (suggested): M. Eng (Electronic), MBA

Minimum applicable work experience: 5 Years

Computer literacy (essential):

MS Office (Good)
MATLAB (Good)
Sharepoint (Good)
CEM/CAE software, e.g. FEKO, CST, HFSS, MWO (Expert)

Computer literacy (suggested):

Navision, Altium

Language proficiency: English

Key performance areas, requirements, and more:

Other Requirements:

Entrepreneurial and Competitive spirit. A desire to achieve success for their assigned portfolio.
Exhibits high levels of accountability and a strong tendency to take ownership of problems and seeing them through to a resolution. Understanding that the ‘buck stops here’, even if the problem was created by someone else, long ago.
Ability to work with other teams to get things done through them.
Ability to simplify complex problems, share knowledge and train various levels of staff.
Customer centric view. Poised, responsive and professional approach to handling customer interactions.
Interest in the strategic direction and future technological development of a group of products, the way products are used by customers and where improvements to existing products could be made.

Key Responsibilities:

Product development
- Concept planning (mini project plans)
- Concept architecting.
- Realisation architecting.
- Project planning.
- Technical authority.
- Technical development.
- Leading development team.
Product portfolio management
- Technical document upkeep
- Roadmap
- Marketing
- Technical Data
Operations support
- Production Support
- Quality review
Sales and Marketing
- Business development
- Sales Support
- Solution architecting

Key performance indices (tbd)

Closing Date

31 August 2023

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