Junior Mechanical Engineer - Defense EO Systems

JenRec Recruitment; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Centurion, South Africa. This role is suitable for recent graduates or early-career professionals eager to work on advanced technologies in the defense sector. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and proficiency in CAD software. Join a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the development of high-performance EO systems.

Benefits

International exposure

Career growth opportunities

Engagement in full product lifecycle development

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of mechanical design experience, including academic or project work.
• Understanding of thermal management, material selection, and ruggedised design.
• Exposure to optomechanical systems or high-precision assemblies is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for advanced EO systems.
• Perform thermal, structural, and tolerance analysis for robust and reliable design.
• Generate and manage 3D CAD models, technical drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to support system-level integration and testing.
• Assist in prototyping, validation, and qualification of mechanical subsystems for field deployment.

Skills

3D CAD software proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Centurion, South Africa. This role is suitable for recent graduates or early-career professionals eager to work on advanced technologies in the defense sector. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and proficiency in CAD software. Join a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the development of high-performance EO systems.