Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description : Senior Mechanical Engineer Defence Sector

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer Defence Sector

Location: Hyderabad, INDIA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: Senior (8+ Years)

Department: Mechanical Engineering Defence Systems

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in the defence domains to join our cutting-edge R&D and product development team. This role demands a strong foundation in mechanical design for military applications, deep familiarity with defence standards and qualification processes, and a mission-oriented mindset.

You will design, analysis, development, and testing of mechanical systems and subsystems for Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs), remote weapon stations, survivability systems, and other high-performance platforms. From concept to deployment, you will be instrumental in delivering ruggedized, optimized, and validated mechanical solutions fit for hostile and mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

Design and development of mechanical systems and components for land-based defence platforms (e.g., unmanned vehicles, weapon integration, ballistic protection systems).

Develop and maintain detailed 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and BOMs per military standards (e.g., MIL-STD, DEF-STAN, BIS).

Apply principles of structural mechanics, materials engineering, thermal and fluid dynamics to ensure robust and reliable mechanical designs.

Perform FEA, CFD, thermal, modal, and tolerance analyses to validate designs under harsh conditions (shock, vibration, dust, water ingress, EMI, etc.).

Collaborate with cross-functional teams during system integration, prototyping, and field trials on military-grade platforms.

Prepare and oversee test plans, validation protocols, and qualification campaigns for mechanical subsystems.

Drive design-for-manufacture and assembly (DFMA) practices and contribute to continuous cost, weight, and performance optimization.

Ensure full compliance with military design and validation standards throughout the product development lifecycle.

Maintain strict configuration control, documentation, and traceability aligned with systems engineering frameworks.

Required Qualifications & Skills

B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

8+ years of relevant experience in defence and high-reliability mechanical systems design.

Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo) and CAE tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, MATLAB, Simulink).

Sound knowledge of military and defence design standards: MIL-STD, DEF-STAN, BIS, STANAG, ISO.

Hands-on involvement in the product development lifecycle: from requirements to design, simulation, testing, and field deployment.

Exposure to armoured vehicles, autonomous platforms, UGVs, payloads, or remote weapon systems is preferred.

Strong grasp of validation, certification, and qualification procedures for defence products.

Familiarity with PLM tools, configuration management, and documentation control.

Job Classification

Industry: Defence & Aerospace

Functional Area / Department: Production, Manufacturing & Engineering

Role Category: Engineering

Role: Mechanical Engineer

Employement Type: Full time

Contact Details:

Company: People Tech

Location(s): Hyderabad