Weapons, Breech, and Recoil/Balancing Systems Design Expert for Military Vehicles

EM&E Group is a leading Spanish defense and security corporation specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of complex and innovative solutions. We are currently undergoing significant international expansion and are seeking top-tier engineering talent to join our team. We are seeking an expert Mechanical Engineer specialized in the Weapons, Breech, and Recoil/Balancing Systems Design. You will lead the development of next-generation military vehicle systems.

Key Responsibilities
• Development of recoil and balancing systems: Define, design, supervise the manufacturing, and execute testing for critical subsystems, including the recoil brake, recuperator, and equilibrator of the oscillating mass.
• Breech design and synchronization: Design the breech block and its associated mechanisms. Provide and calculate weapon system cycle times to determine and optimize theoretical and actual rates of fire.
• Test planning: Organize and supervise testing protocols and trials prior to live-fire testing, ensuring the structural integrity of the system.
• Weapon system integration: Coordinate and integrate into the overall assembly the subsystems designed by other technical areas, including: -Cradle and trammel plates / cheeks (barrel structural interface). -Firing mechanism, safety systems, and interlocking mechanisms. -Aiming systems, servo-drives, and stabilization. -Automation, mechanized loading, and ammunition feed systems. Requirements & Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Armament Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the design of artillery systems or turrets for armored vehicles.
• Proficiency in dynamic simulation tools, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and 3D CAD design software.
• Deep understanding of internal fatigue of materials applied to defense systems.
• High level of technical English (C1 level, standard for international co-development environments). Employment

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Location:
Availability to work in one of these three locations: Madrid, Cordoba, or Seville
• Contract Type: Permanent / Indefinite
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Benefits:
Continuous professional development and specialized defense sector training.