Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Armored Vehicle Design Engineer to join our advanced engineering team. In this role, you will lead the design, analysis, and development of next-generation armored and tactical vehicles. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure our platforms meet stringent performance, survivability, and mobility requirements.
Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the conceptual and detailed design of armored vehicle hulls, structures, and subsystems.
  • Develop 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings to industry and military standards.
  • Conduct ballistic survivability analysis, blast modelling, and structural integrity assessments.
  • Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers to integrate protection systems, drivetrains, suspensions, and mission equipment.
  • Participate in prototype build support, testing, and design validation activities.
  • Identify manufacturing considerations, weight-optimisation opportunities, and cost-effective solutions.
  • Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications & Skills
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience in vehicle design, preferably within armored, military, or heavy-duty platforms.
  • Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., CATIA, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Creo).
  • Strong understanding of materials engineering, including steel armor, composites, and blast-resistant structures.
  • Experience with FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, or similar) is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of STANAG, MIL-STD, or equivalent defense standards is an advantage.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and capability to work on complex engineering challenges.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Skills Required

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1607940
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
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