Engineers Make Great Missionaries

Are you passionate about engineering? Are you experienced with RF systems or electronics? Perhaps you have experience in radio broadcasting or antenna repair. But is there any way you can use your technical skills to bring people to Jesus Christ? 

Indeed, there is. 

Whether you are looking for a more meaningful career or wondering how you can continue serving God in your retirement, TWR (also known as Trans World Radio) has a place for you. (Apply Now!)

The Opportunity 

We at TWR are on a mission to reach the world for Christ by mass media so that lasting fruit is produced. With a potential reach of 4 billion people worldwide, TWR uses the best tools available to share lasting hope – whether by radio, social media, podcasts or videos. 

None of this would be possible without our engineers and technical staff. These capable individuals serve at our transmitting sites all over the world, directly enabling our broadcasts by executing large-scale projects, finding clear frequencies for broadcasts and keeping up with repairs. 

TWR is looking for the next generation of technicians and engineers to fill key roles and continue broadcasting hope to the world. Opportunities abound for those looking for a second career, too. So, if you are looking to serve God with your time and expertise, read on. (Or Apply Now!)

Could This Opportunity Be for You? 

TWR’s radio transmitting sites in Africa need technicians and engineers with experience in electrical or mechanical engineering, especially in the area of tower maintenance. This is not work for the faint of heart! One day, you might be at your desk, developing risk-mitigation plans. The next, you might be 350 feet up on an antenna, inspecting anchors, painting or replacing braces. If you have the skills and knowledge to maintain antenna systems, we want to count you in! 

Our most critical current needs are at our West Africa Transmitting Site, where you would be involved in reaching all or parts of Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Mali and São Tomé and Principe. But we also have pressing needs in Eswatini, and we’re always looking for engineers to serve at our transmitting site on the Caribbean island of Bonaire.

“It’s important also for those who are studying the latest technologies to recognize that there are roles in missions where they can bring what they have learned,” says Joe Barker, our chief technology officer. “That’s a contribution that I think a lot of especially younger computer science engineers could bring to the table.” 

Technical skills aside, your role as a technician or engineer with TWR is inherently missional. 

“The first and foremost thing is, do you want people in other parts of the world to hear the gospel?” Barker asks. “Is that a passion for you?” 

If your answer is “yes,” we would love to have you join our team as we broadcast the hope of the gospel to the nations! As with other missionaries, those serving with TWR get the opportunity to build a support team – in both prayer and finances – as they seek to use their skills to serve God’s kingdom. 

Now that you know your technical skills can help fulfill the Great Commission, will you answer the call?

Find Out More 

To find out more about current openings in engineering at TWR, visit the Opportunities page on our website. 

For more information on using your skills in engineering to further God’s kingdom, fill out our Let’s Get Started form to let us know of your interest. We'd love to get to know you better, share information on how support-raising works and discuss current roles with you.