
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Land Systems)
- Centurion, Gauteng
- R300,000-350,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead or contribute to the design and integration of mechanical, electrical, and structural subsystems for land-based platforms (e.g., armoured vehicles, support vehicles, autonomous ground systems).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop system requirements and ensure design compliance.
- Conduct feasibility studies, design reviews, and system-level trade-offs.
- Produce detailed CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
- Support testing, validation, and verification of prototypes and final systems.
- Interface with clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure project success.
- Degree in Mechanical, Systems, or Mechatronics Engineering (or related discipline).
- 3+ years of experience in land systems, defence, automotive, or heavy vehicle design.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, Siemens NX).
- Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycle management.
- Experience with military standards, survivability, mobility, and human factors considerations.
- Experience in working with tracked or wheeled military vehicles.
- Knowledge of ISO 26262, MIL-STD-810, or DEF-STAN standards.
- Familiarity with additive manufacturing, FEA, or CFD analysis.
- Security clearance (or eligibility to obtain it).
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