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Chief Engineer: Electronics/Firmware
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
Education
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Position: Chief Engineer – Electronics / Firmware
Location: Gauteng, Tshwane
Type: Permanent / Full-time
We are seeking a highly skilled Chief Engineer to lead technical excellence in Electronics and Firmware within the defence and aerospace sectors.
This senior role is ideal for an accomplished engineer with deep expertise in embedded systems or RF electronics, a passion for innovation, and a proven track record of leadership in complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects.
- Act as the design authority in Electronics / Firmware, leading complex system designs and ensuring technical excellence.
- Guide, review, and approve design activities to ensure compliance, manufacturability, and performance integrity.
- Provide technical mentorship and develop engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
- Support opportunity evaluation, feasibility studies, and bid development.
- Collaborate with other senior engineers and executive leadership to align technical strategy with organisational objectives.
- Drive research, process improvement, and intellectual property generation.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, specialising in RF Electronics or Firmware.
- 10+ years' experience in relevant engineering disciplines with proven technical leadership.
- Recognised subject matter expert in your field (e.g., embedded systems, firmware development, electromagnetic simulation, or structural mechanics).
- Strong familiarity with defence and aerospace standards (e.g., MIL-STD, STANAG, IEC, ISO).
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Experience with MATLAB, Python, FEKO, HFSS, CST, or similar simulation/analysis tools.
- Demonstrated track record in innovation and intellectual property development.
- Strategic thinker with hands‑on technical expertise.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Committed to delivering high‑quality solutions in fast‑paced, mission‑critical environments.
Apply now with your CV and a cover letter highlighting your leadership experience and technical expertise.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.