Space & Defence Technical Bid Lead — Remote

Filtronic; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading RF technology firm is seeking a Technical Bid Lead to oversee technical proposal development for the Space & Defence sectors. This role involves leading bid development, ensuring compliance with requirements, and producing high-quality bid content. The ideal candidate will have a degree in RF Engineering or a related field and significant experience in RF/microwave systems. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to bridge technical and commercial domains are essential. A hybrid work model is supported.

Benefits

Outstanding salary with bonuses and benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience in RF/microwave systems or bid leadership in space or defence.
• Strong understanding of RF subsystems including amplifiers and filters.
• Proven ability to develop technical bid content including compliance responses.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical bid development through the bid lifecycle.
• Develop engineering content and compliance matrices.
• Coordinate technical documentation and generate risk registers.

Skills

Technical writing

Collaboration skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in RF Engineering, Electronics, or Physics

Tools

RF subsystems

Job description

A leading RF technology firm is seeking a Technical Bid Lead to oversee technical proposal development for the Space & Defence sectors. This role involves leading bid development, ensuring compliance with requirements, and producing high-quality bid content. The ideal candidate will have a degree in RF Engineering or a related field and significant experience in RF/microwave systems. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to bridge technical and commercial domains are essential. A hybrid work model is supported.