Technical Lead

Position: Technical Lead – Aerospace & Defence
Location: Gauteng,Pretoria
Type: Permanent / Full-time

We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to drive the delivery of advanced product development projects within the Aerospace and Defence sector. This role combines hands-on technical depth with leadership and project management, making it ideal for an engineer who excels in multidisciplinary, high-stakes environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex product development projects from concept to qualification and handover.

• Serve as the primary technical authority, ensuring technical integrity, system performance, and compliance with defence and aerospace standards.

• Coordinate and guide cross-functional teams across RF, electronics, mechanical, and firmware disciplines.

• Manage project scope, budget, and schedules in collaboration with the Project Management Office.

• Conduct design reviews, trade-off studies, and system verification activities.

• Engage with clients, suppliers, and test houses to ensure alignment on technical requirements and deliverables.

• Drive adherence to engineering processes, documentation standards, and continuous improvement practices.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering (or related discipline).

• 5+ years’ experience in product development, including at least 2 years in a technical or project leadership role.

• Proven track record in aerospace or defence engineering projects involving RF, antenna systems, or complex electronic/mechanical integration.

• Strong knowledge of systems engineering, requirements management, and verification & validation.

• Familiarity with industry standards such as MIL-STD-810, STANAG, EMC, and safety regulations.

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Analytical, disciplined, and solution-focused mindset.

• Ability to balance technical excellence with schedule, cost, and scope constraints.

• Resilient and adaptable within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Why Join?

This is an exciting opportunity to lead cutting-edge engineering projects that contribute to national and international defence and aerospace innovation. You’ll work alongside talented engineers, drive technical excellence, and see your designs come to life in high-performance systems.

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