Company Overview:
Join a leading defence supplier specialising in advanced technology for military applications. Our client develops high-fidelity training and model systems to enhance the operational readiness of defence personnel. They are committed to innovation, precision engineering, and delivering world-class solutions to major defence projects.

Position: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Geelong, VIC
Employment Type: Full-time/Permanent

Role Overview:

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and testing mechanical systems for defence simulation technology. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that products meet the highest engineering standards, comply with defence regulations, and perform reliably in demanding environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop mechanical systems and equipment including testing and integration, installing and managing the mechanical systems and equipment
• Derive mechanical system requirements, define the test requirements and participate in system design and system requirements reviews
• Undertake functional analysis to identify the optimum solution against a set of requirements and develop system specifications
• Develop optimised mechanical system detail designs and present in design reviews
• Perform the integration and validation of complex mechanical system designs with challenging physical and functional properties
• Undertake the full qualification of complex mechanical system products including devising solutions to complex qualification problems
• Ensure all documents and artefacts generated by the team are completed and managed in accordance with appropriate standard procedures and work instructions

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years in mechanical design and engineering, preferably in defence, aerospace, or heavy industry.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or CATIA); experience with FEA and CFD tools.
• Understanding of defence engineering principles, MIL-specs, and ASDEFCON requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for developing innovative mechanical solutions.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (NV1 or higher preferred).

What we Offer:

• Work on cutting-edge defence simulation projects.
• Be part of a dynamic and innovative engineering team.
• Career growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding industry.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you think you match the above criteria, please apply in Word format only. PDF is also accepted.

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