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Mechanical Design Engineer (R&D)

Melbourne, Victoria💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-15 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, develop, and validate innovative mechanical components and systems for medium and heavy military and specialist vehicles, focusing on early development and definition of unique tactical systems.

Role type

Mechanical Design Engineer (R&D)

Builds

Protected mobility vehicles (Bushmaster and Hawkei platforms) and other tactical systems

Domain

Defense / Military Vehicles / Mechanical Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Mechanical or Mechatronics engineering design, 3D CAD modeling (Creo Parametric), DFMEA, PLM systems, engineering materials knowledge, first-principles engineering calculations, quality systems compliance

Preferred skills

Defense operational environment understanding, Systems Engineering principles, cross-disciplinary design (System Integration, Control Systems, Modelling/Simulation, Drafting/Testing, by-wire technologies), Creo Schematics/Sheet Metal/Ergonomics management

Technologies

Creo Parametric, Creo Schematics, PLM systems

Responsibilities

Produce designs and solutions meeting customer requirements and regulations; Conduct prototyping, trials, and demonstrations; Design, develop, and validate components and systems for military vehicles; Interpret and analyze technical drawings and documents; Perform first-principles engineering calculations

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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