Senior Chief Engineer: Electronics & Firmware Leadership

Milton Resourcing; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Pretoria is seeking a Chief Engineer – Electronics / Firmware. This senior role involves leading technical excellence in the defence and aerospace sectors, providing mentorship, and guiding design activities. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of engineering experience and expertise in RF electronics and embedded systems, backed by strong leadership skills. Competitive package offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in relevant engineering disciplines.
• Recognised subject matter expert in your field.
• Strong familiarity with defence and aerospace standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as the design authority in Electronics / Firmware.
• Guide design activities to ensure compliance and performance integrity.
• Provide technical mentorship to engineering teams.

Skills

Technical leadership

Embedded systems expertise

RF electronics proficiency

Innovation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

FEKO

HFSS

CST

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Pretoria is seeking a Chief Engineer – Electronics / Firmware. This senior role involves leading technical excellence in the defence and aerospace sectors, providing mentorship, and guiding design activities. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of engineering experience and expertise in RF electronics and embedded systems, backed by strong leadership skills. Competitive package offered.