Electronic Engineering Lead

About The RoleWe are seeking an experienced and strategic Electronic Engineering Lead to manage and develop the Electronic Engineering discipline in alignment with product market requirements and the company’s long-term business objectives.The successful candidate will be responsible for driving engineering excellence across product design, development, systems engineering, and technology advancement. This role requires a strong leader who can establish engineering best practices, develop high-performing teams, improve processes, and ensure the delivery of innovative, high-quality electronic products.The Electronic Engineering Lead will play a key role in shaping future technologies, improving product development efficiency, and ensuring the organisation remains competitive within the engineering and technology landscape.Qualifications And ExperienceMinimum BEng in Electronic EngineeringManagement training or equivalent qualification would be advantageousMinimum of 5 years’ experience, preferably 7 years, as a Product Development Engineer within a Systems Engineering environmentAt least 5 years’ experience in the application of:Project ManagementSystem AcquisitionConfiguration ManagementRisk ManagementEngineering design and developmentPrevious experience managing an engineering discipline or technical team would be advantageousKey Technical SkillsStrong knowledge of electronic design principles, production methods, techniques, procedures, and equipmentExperience in the technical management of electronic product design and related engineering support functions such as:Integrated Logistic SupportProduct Data ManagementReliability and Availability EngineeringDrawing office managementKnowledge of strategic planning, business modelling, leadership, resource allocation, and people managementStrong understanding of Electronic Engineering and Technology within multidisciplinary product development and manufacturing environmentsKnowledge of firmware and electronics development lifecyclesUnderstanding of hardware safety certification processes, including RTCA/DO-254Strong grounding in mathematics, physical sciences, engineering technologies, and design principlesGood understanding of systems engineering processes and review gatesKnowledge of business and operational management principlesKey Responsibilities Process ownership and Engineering excellencePosition the Electronic Engineering discipline to remain aligned with industry trends, core technologies, product platforms, and engineering best practicesStandardise engineering design tools, hardware platforms, and software across the businessEstablish, implement, and maintain engineering policies, standards, procedures, and governance frameworksDrive continuous improvement initiatives and lean product development processes to improve efficiency and reduce wasteDefine and monitor engineering metrics to measure design effectiveness, product quality, and development performanceIdentify, budget for, and implement new technologies that improve design integrity, development turnaround times, and overall engineering capabilityEnsure alignment between design processes, project management requirements, and product industrialisation activities Capability establishment and resource planningBuild and maintain the required engineering capability, including technical skills, competencies, infrastructure, systems, and documentationEnsure adequate resource capacity to support current and future product development demandsDevelop and implement strategies to address changing workload demands through internal and external resourcesManage engineering resources to deliver agreed technology, product development, and business objectivesImplement mentorship and technical development programmes to strengthen internal capability and succession planning People leadership and team developmentLead talent management and succession planning initiatives in partnership with HRManage employee performance through coaching, mentoring, regular feedback, and formal performance reviewsMotivate and guide teams to achieve targets related to quality, delivery, cost, and customer servicePlan, organise, and allocate resources effectively to achieve engineering and product goals within scope, budget, and timelinesProvide on-the-job training, technical coaching, and support for new employees on company tools, systems, and proceduresManage employee relations matters, including leave, disciplinary issues, interviews, inductions, promotions, and performance-related mattersMaintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with company processes and HR requirementsManage engineering and technology development assets to ensure alignment with operational and future technology needsOur recruitment values: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: 08 May 2026.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