Chief RF Engineer

Recruiter:

E&D Recruiters

Job Ref:

Pta003944/EP

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Chief RF/Antenna Engineer vacancy in Centurion to lead technical excellence in the RF Engineering discipline. Must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, specialising in Antenna Theory or RF Electronics/Firmware, and 10+ years of proven leadership, recognized expertise in structural mechanics, and familiarity with defence/aerospace standards.

POSITION INFO:
Chief RF Engineer

Centurion

Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, specialising in Antenna Theory or RF Electronics/Firmware
10+ years of relevant engineering experience with proven technical leadership
Recognised subject matter expert in a particular discipline â e.g., electromagnetic simulation, structural mechanics, embedded systems, or firmware
Strong familiarity with defence and aerospace standards (MIL-STD, STANAG, IEC, ISO)

Computer Literacy:

MS Office (Proficient)
MATLAB / Python / FEKO / HFSS / CST / Similar simulation and analysis tools (Beneficial)

Responsibilities:

Act as the design authority for your discipline, leading complex system designs and ensuring technical excellence
Guide and review design activities to ensure compliance, manufacturability, and performance integrity
Mentorship & Team Development
Provide technical mentorship and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation
Support opportunity evaluation, feasibility studies, and bid development
Collaborate with other Chief Engineers and executive leadership to align technical strategy with company objectives
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Drive research, process improvement, and intellectual property generation

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