Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES023792/RS

Date posted:

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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 multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that our platforms meet stringent performance, survivability, and mobility requirements.

POSITION INFO:
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:

Bachelor’s or Master’s 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, and 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.

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