Mechanical Engineer – Military Vehicle Architecture & Structures

EM&E Group; Córdoba; On-site; COP 48,000,000 - 72,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous professional development

Specialized defense sector training

Job summary

EM&E Group is a Spanish defense and security leader seeking an expert Mechanical Engineer to lead the architectural design and structural development of next‑generation military vehicle systems. You will drive the system architecture and ensure robust integration across subsystems in a demanding defense setting.

Responsibilities include defining mechanical layouts, designing high‑strength hulls and armor, and supervising FEA for blast and fatigue while ensuring compliance with MIL‑STD and STANAG

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years in the defense sector focusing on armored/military vehicles.
• Deep knowledge of vehicle dynamics, survivability, and material science.
• Expert level in Siemens NX.

Responsibilities

• Define overall mechanical layout and integration of military vehicle platforms.
• Develop high‑strength chassis, hulls, and ballistic protection structures.
• Oversee FEA for blast, impact, and fatigue.
• Ensure designs meet strict military standards (e.g., MIL-STD, STANAG).
• Coordinate with electronics, optics, and weapon systems integration teams.
• Technical oversight of specialized defense manufacturing vendors.

Skills

System Architecture

Structural Design

FEA

Materials Science

Vehicle Dynamics

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

EM&E Group is a leading Spanish defense and security corporation specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of complex and innovative solutions. We are currently undergoing significant international expansion and are seeking top-tier engineering talent to join our team.

We are seeking an expert Mechanical Engineer specialized in the defense sector. You will lead the architectural design and structural development of next-generation military vehicle systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Architecture: Define overall mechanical layout and integration of military vehicle platforms.
• Structural Design: Develop high-strength chassis, hulls, and ballistic protection structures.
• Advanced Simulation: Oversee FEA (Finite Element Analysis) for blast, impact, and fatigue.
• Standards Compliance: Ensure designs meet strict military standards (e.g., MIL-STD, STANAG).
• Cross-functional Lead: Coordinate with electronics, optics, and weapon systems integration teams.
• Supplier Tech Management: Technical oversight of specialized defense manufacturing vendors.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum3 years in the defense sector focusing on armored/military vehicles.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of vehicle dynamics, survivability, and material science.
• Software Proficiency: Expert level in Siemens NX.

Employment Conditions:

• Location: Cordoba
• Contract Type: Permanent / Indefinite
• Benefits: Continuous professional development and specialized defense sector training.