Technical Lead

Recruiter:

Milton Resourcing

Job Ref:

4223680222

Date posted:

Saturday, November 8, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Position: Technical Lead – Aerospace & Defence
Location: Gauteng,Pretoria
Type: Permanent / Full-time

We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to drive the delivery of advanced product development projects within the Aerospace and Defence sector. This role combines hands-on technical depth with leadership and project management, making it ideal for an engineer who excels in multidisciplinary, high-stakes environments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead complex product development projects from concept to qualification and handover.
Serve as the primary technical authority, ensuring technical integrity, system performance, and compliance with defence and aerospace standards.
Coordinate and guide cross-functional teams across RF, electronics, mechanical, and firmware disciplines.
Manage project scope, budget, and schedules in collaboration with the Project Management Office.
Conduct design reviews, trade-off studies, and system verification activities.
Engage with clients, suppliers, and test houses to ensure alignment on technical requirements and deliverables.
Drive adherence to engineering processes, documentation standards, and continuous improvement practices.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering (or related discipline).
5+ years’ experience in product development, including at least 2 years in a technical or project leadership role.
Proven track record in aerospace or defence engineering projects involving RF, antenna systems, or complex electronic/mechanical integration.
Strong knowledge of systems engineering, requirements management, and verification & validation.
Familiarity with industry standards such as MIL-STD-810, STANAG, EMC, and safety regulations.
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Core Competencies

Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Analytical, disciplined, and solution-focused mindset.
Ability to balance technical excellence with schedule, cost, and scope constraints.
Resilient and adaptable within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Why Join?

This is an exciting opportunity to lead cutting-edge engineering projects that contribute to national and international defence and aerospace innovation. You’ll work alongside talented engineers, drive technical excellence, and see your designs come to life in high-performance systems.

If you’re a results-driven Technical Lead with a passion for innovation in Aerospace and Defence, apply today.

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