R&D Weapons Mechatronics Engineer

Perfect Placement Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Junior R&D Weapons Mechatronics Engineer to design and develop mechatronic subsystems for advanced weapon platforms. The ideal candidate will have a BEng/BSc in Mechatronics Engineering or Electronics, strong skills in CAD, and a foundational understanding of control systems and robotics. This full-time position is based in Centurion, offering a competitive salary in line with market standards.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year experience in R&D or systems engineering.
• Strong understanding of control systems and robotics.
• Proficient in CAD and circuit design tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechatronic subsystems for advanced weapon platforms.
• Integrate mechanical, electronic, and software components.
• Develop and test actuators and control systems.

Skills

Control systems

Robotics

Embedded platforms

CAD

Circuit design

C / C++

Python

Sensors

Actuators

Feedback control loops

Education

BEng / BSc in Mechatronics Engineering, Electronics, or equivalent

Matric with an average of 85%

Tools

SolidWorks

Altium

Job description

Job Title: R&D Weapons Mechatronics Engineer (Junior)

Location: Centurion - Hennopspark

Salary: Market related

Vacancy Type: Full-Time

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Matric with an average of 85% (non-negotiable)
2. BEng / BSc in Mechatronics Engineering, Electronics, or equivalent
3. 0-1 year experience in R&D or systems engineering
4. Strong understanding of control systems, robotics, and embedded platforms
5. Proficient in CAD (e.g., SolidWorks), circuit design tools (e.g., Altium), and C / C++ or Python
6. Experience with sensors, actuators, and feedback control loops

Beneficial Requirements:

• Exposure to military-grade systems, weapons platforms, or fire-control systems
• Familiarity with MIL-STD requirements and environmental testing (EMI, shock, vibration)
• Knowledge of autonomous systems or target tracking algorithms

Responsibilities:

1. Design and develop mechatronic subsystems for advanced weapon platforms (e.g., turrets, guided systems, fire-control modules)
2. Integrate mechanical, electronic, and software components into compact, rugged, field-ready solutions
3. Develop and test actuators, sensors, control systems, and embedded electronics for real-time operation
4. Contribute to concept development, prototyping, and verification testing
5. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including software, mechanical, and systems engineers
6. Apply safety and compliance standards in line with military and defence specifications

Additional Information:

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• We may conduct an ITC check if our client is interested in your CV.
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Note:

Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates.

If you do not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.