Job Title: R&D Weapons Mechatronics Engineer (Jnr)
Location: Centurion – Hennopspark

Salary:

Market related
Vacancy Type: Full-Time
 
 
Non- negotiable qualifications and experience required:

• Matric with average of 85% (non negotiable);
• BEng / BSc in Mechatronics Engineering, Electronics, or equivalent
• 0-1 year experience in R&D or systems engineering 
• Strong understanding of control systems, robotics, and embedded platforms
• Proficient in CAD (e.g., SolidWorks), circuit design tools (e.g., Altium), and C/C++ or Python
• 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

 
Duties and responsibilities:

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

 

 
By submitting your information and application you hereby confirm:

1. That you have no objection to us retaining your personal information in our database for future matching/ POPI Policy.
2. Due to the nature of the position, that we can do an ITC check if our client is interested in your CV.
3. That the information you have provided to us is true, correct, and up to date.

 
PLEASE NOTE:
Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
R&D Weapons Mechatronics Engineer position available in Gauteng, Gauteng. This job position was posted by Perfect Placement Recruitment. The job has been posted as a char8000 ad on 2025-04-14 at 01:26:39 in the Engineering category

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