SURVIVABILITY & ARMOR ENGINEER

EM&E Group; Sevilla; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

EM&E Group in Spain is seeking an experienced Survivability & Armor Engineer to drive our latest defense project. You will lead vulnerability analysis, design advanced armor systems, and oversee materials selection and system integration across platforms.

The role requires 5+ years in armor design for military or law-enforcement vehicles, expertise with hydrocode/FEA tools (Ansys Autodyn, LS-DYNA), and fluent Spanish with professional English.

Formación

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of armor design and survivability experience for military or law-enforcement vehicles.
• Proficiency with hydrocode/FEA tools such as Ansys Autodyn, LS-DYNA or equivalents.
• Fluent Spanish with professional-level English.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct vulnerability and threat analysis against ballistic impacts, advanced weapons, EW, and cyber threats.
• Design and develop advanced armor systems, lightweight armoring, signature management, and countermeasure technologies.
• Evaluate and implement advanced materials/composites to optimize strength, ballistic performance, and weight.
• Embed survivability features into platforms and modify legacy systems for battlefield resilience.
• Ensure MIL-STD/STANAG compliance and collaborate on complex defense programs.

Conocimientos

Vulnerability analysis

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Spanish-English fluency

Educación

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

Herramientas

ANSYS Autodyn

LS-DYNA

Descripción del empleo

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 looking for an expert Survivability & Armor Engineer to drive our latest defense project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Vulnerability & Threat Analysis: Conduct comprehensive structural and system vulnerability assessments against ballistic impacts, advanced weapons systems, electronic warfare (EW), and cyber threats.
• Protection Systems Design: Design and develop advanced armor systems, lightweight armoring solutions, signature management (stealth/low-observability), and countermeasure technologies.
• Materials Research: Evaluate and implement advanced materials and composites to optimize the structural integrity, ballistic performance, and weight efficiency of subsystems.
• Systems Integration: Embed survivability features into next-generation platforms and modify legacy systems to enhance battlefield survivability.
• Project Management: Collaborate on complex defense acquisition and development programs, ensuring strict compliance with military standards (MIL-STD/STANAG) and operational requirements.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in armor design and survivability for military or law enforcement vehicles.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in advanced hydrocode and finite element analysis (FEA) simulation tools utilized in lethality, terminal ballistics, and blast protection (e.g., Ansys Autodyn, LS-DYNA).
• Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal skills and a proven track record in multidisciplinary team environments.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues under tight deadlines.
• Languages: Spanish and full professional proficiency in technical English.

Employment Conditions:

• Location: Availability to work in any of these three locations: Madrid, Cordoba, or Seville
• Contract Type: Permanent / Indefinite
• Salary: Competitive / Commensurate with experience