Radio frequency specialist, Mātanga ngaru irirangi
Also known as
- Radio frequency engineer, radio engineer, radio frequency technician, radio frequency systems engineer, radio frequency design engineer, senior compliance technician, radio frequency engineering consultant
Radio frequency specialists design, test and install systems that use radio waves to transmit and receive information.
Your pay could be
$51K
Lower
$60K to $80K
Most common
$122K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
3 years
Radio frequency specialists
- usually work regular business hours but may work weekends or be on call
- usually work in offices and may travel locally
- need to be methodical, accurate and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- develop technology to transmit and receive information
- design electronic and computer equipment
- test electronic instrument performance
- find and fix transmission problems
- develop software applications
- maintain safety and security standards
- write operational procedures
- collect and analyse data
- develop project resource needs
- teach people how to use equipment
Practical
Investigative
Organised
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You need
- experience in similar work
- a relevant tertiary qualification in electrical and electronic engineering and technology or similar area
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Telecommunications (Level 3)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Telecommunications (Level 4)
- an Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) licence
If you’re in school
You need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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