Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Recruiter:

JenRec Recruitment

Job Ref:

lbv23

Date posted:

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Location:

centurion, Gauteng, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable

SUMMARY:
Optical & Gimbal Systems, DTV Camera Technology

POSITION INFO:

An established international R&D organisation specialising in advanced optical systems for the international civil and security sectors is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its innovative team.

This position is ideal for an experienced engineer with strong expertise in precision gimbal mechanisms, optical payload integration, and DTV or electro-optical camera systems. The successful candidate will take full ownership of the mechanical design lifecycle, from concept and modelling through to system integration and performance optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the mechanical design and development of advanced gimbal systems for electro-optical and DTV camera payloads
Collaborate with optical, electronic, and control engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration
Drive innovation in mechanical design, focusing on stability, performance, and environmental durability
Conduct mechanical simulations, tolerance analyses, and environmental reliability testing
Support prototype builds, verification, and validation in both R&D and field environments
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and technicians.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor/Master in mechanical engineering from a recognised University
Proven experience in gimbal system design is essential
Background in DTV or electro-optical camera systems is highly advantageous
Proficiency in 3D CAD design tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent
Strong knowledge of precision mechanical systems, motion assemblies, and dynamic balancing
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a comprehensive CV.

If you do not receive a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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