Chief Engineer - RF/Antennas

Requirements

Minimum Education (Essential)

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, specialising in Antenna Theory or RF Electronics/Firmware

Minimum Applicable Work Experience

• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience with proven technical leadership

Required Nature of Applicable Experience

• Recognised subject matter expert in your discipline — e.g., electromagnetic simulation, structural mechanics, embedded systems, or firmware
• Strong familiarity with defence and aerospace standards (MIL-STD, STANAG, IEC, ISO)

Computer Literacy (Essential)

• MS Office (Proficient)

Computer Literacy (Advantageous)

• MATLAB
• Python
• FEKO
• HFSS
• CST
• Similar simulation and analysis tools

Key Performance Areas

Technical Leadership & Design Authority

• 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

Opportunity & Strategy Support

• 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