Chief RF Engineer

Recruiter:

E&D Recruiters

Job Ref:

Pta003944/EP

Date posted:

Wednesday, November 11, 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 Apply via ONLY SA CITIZENS MAY APPLY

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