About the Role

HENSOLDT Radar is seeking a highly skilled Lead Electronic Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. This role plays a pivotal part in the design, development, assembly, testing, and verification of advanced hardware products, covering disciplines such as Radio Frequency (RF), Antennas, Digital, Firmware and Embedded Software, Mixed-Signal (incl. Power Supply), and Signal Processing Software.

As the Lead Electronic Engineer, you will not only drive technical excellence but also mentor and manage a team of engineers, ensuring product development aligns with project, quality, and customer requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• B.Eng in Electronic Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 7+ years’ applicable development experience, including team leadership or management.
• Proven expertise in at least one discipline: RF, Antennas, Digital, Mixed-Signal, Embedded Software, or Signal Processing.

Key Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Product Development Processes and disciplined project environments.
• Advanced skills in Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Simulation tools, Printed circuit board (PCB) layout tools, and engineering design calculations.
• Proven track record in functional design, verification, and compliance testing.
• Analytical problem-solving with creative, innovative thinking.
• Familiarity with reliability engineering, environmental testing, and industrialisation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Roadmap & Strategy

• Provide input on latest technology trends to Product Owners and Managers.
• Translate high-level product specifications into detailed module-level requirements.

2. Product Development Execution

• Lead research, design, and development activities in line with the Product Development process.
• Oversee all design phases: concept, simulation, prototyping, reviews, schematic & PCB layout, and qualification testing.
• Ensure reliability and maintainability via HALT testing and environmental qualification (Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)).
• Support industrialisation: producibility reviews, Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) documentation, test jig/software specification, and production readiness reviews.

3. Product Documentation & Processes

• Manage requirements, specifications, and baseline documentation (ATP, Test Readiness Review (TRR), Interface Control Document (ICD), etc.).
• Handle obsolescence management, configuration control, and change processes.
• Support product managers with fault report investigations and retrofit actions.

4. Internal & Financial Management

• Provide technical support to production, assisting in solving assembly and test challenges.
• Participate in cost estimation and Shop Replaceable Unit (SRU)/Line Replacement Unit (LRU)-level cost accounting.
• Ensure effective task planning, scheduling, and delivery against project milestones.

5. Supplier & Service Provider Management

• Support supplier identification, evaluation, and technical issue resolution.

6. People Management & Leadership

• Lead, coach, and motivate the engineering team to achieve targets in quality, cost, and delivery.
• Conduct regular one-on-one performance and development reviews.
• Define and implement training needs and technical upskilling initiatives.
• Manage team administration (leave, disciplinary processes, induction, promotions, performance management).

What We Offer:

HENSOLDT South Africa focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organizational strategy. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive corporate culture that benefits our employees and delivers better outcomes for our clients. In line with our commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, we welcome applications from all ethnic groups. In line with HENSOLDT's commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.

Application Deadline: 15 October 2025

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV by applying directly on the HENSOLDT Careers Page.

If you have not been contacted within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.