Lead Systems Engineer - Space Hardware & Programs

Remote Raven; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 189,000 - 269,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $10/hour

Full-time role

Job summary

Remote Raven is seeking a Technical Program Lead to drive complex aerospace programs from concept to execution. This role blends hands-on technical credibility with strong program management in an early-stage setting.

Ideal candidates have flight or mission-critical hardware experience, leadership of engineering teams, and a proven ability to deliver across schedules, costs, and scope while communicating clearly with leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace or systems engineering or closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary aerospace or space systems programs.
• Experience managing engineers or technical personnel and delivering against schedule.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to present status to leadership.
• Comfort operating independently in an early-stage environment with ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of core mission systems and subsystems.
• Engage in hands-on architecture, analysis, reviews and trade studies.
• Manage program planning, milestones, resources, and cross-functional coordination.
• Grow and lead a small engineering team, setting direction and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Systems thinking

Technical depth

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Aerospace/Systems engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

INCOSE training (preferred)

Tools

SysML modelling

CAD/CAE tools

MS Project/Primavera

Excel budgeting

Job description

Remote Raven is seeking a Technical Program Lead to drive complex aerospace programs from concept to execution. This role blends hands-on technical credibility with strong program management in an early-stage setting.

Ideal candidates have flight or mission-critical hardware experience, leadership of engineering teams, and a proven ability to deliver across schedules, costs, and scope while communicating clearly with leadership.