Space & Defence Technical Bid Lead (Hybrid)

Filtronic; Sedgefield; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Sedgefield is seeking a Technical Bid Lead to oversee technical proposition development for the Space & Defence sectors. The role requires significant RF expertise and a hands-on approach to bid content creation, collaborating closely with various teams to generate winning proposals. Exceptional writing and communication skills are essential. Salary and benefits are competitive, reflecting the importance of this high-impact role.

Benefits

Outstanding salary

Bonus

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Significant experience in RF/microwave systems, technical product management, or bid leadership in the space or defence sectors.
• Proven ability to take a hands-on role in developing technical bid content.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical bid development through the bid lifecycle.
• Develop engineering content, cost & schedule estimates, risk assessments.
• Coordinate and generate technical documentation.

Skills

RF subsystems understanding

Technical writing

Collaboration skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in RF Engineering, Electronics, Physics

Master’s or PhD advantageous

Job description

A leading technology company in Sedgefield is seeking a Technical Bid Lead to oversee technical proposition development for the Space & Defence sectors. The role requires significant RF expertise and a hands-on approach to bid content creation, collaborating closely with various teams to generate winning proposals. Exceptional writing and communication skills are essential. Salary and benefits are competitive, reflecting the importance of this high-impact role.