Engineer II (SAD and Fuzes - Mechanical)

About HALCON

HALCON is a regional and international leader that offers next-generation Weapons Systems and Robotics Expertise to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. HALCON has developed in-house expertise across the entire value chain for gravity-release bomb guidance systems. This includes design, development, testing, manufacturing and assembly. Our end-to-end capabilities ensure exceptional quality and competitive pricing. As well, we are faster and more flexible in meeting customer requirements. 

Job Summary:

Provide a Mechanical Design capability in Halcon Systems SAD & Fuze Department.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide an in-house mechanical design capability to support the various development programmes of Halcon;
• Undertake mechanical design and support work throughout the life-cycle of electro-mechanical fuse systems under development, for all phases of conceptual design, preliminary design, detail design and development, manufacture, production, end-use support and phase-out/disposal;
• Perform precise engineering calculations using theoretical methods as well as computational simulations;
• Devise, organize and ensure engineering arrangements and revisions;
• Establish test specifications and procedures to ensure that all design requirements are met;
• Evaluate the performance of mechanical equipment against set performance requirements;
• Mentor and monitor mechanical engineers;
• Steer and support technical personnel reporting to your function to deliver on their responsibilities as designated by the Lead Engineer.

Experience & Education Qualifications:

• At least 5 yr (Bachelor’s) or 4 yr (Master’s) of related experience, preferably, in the aerospace industry     
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and/or equivalent technical qualification in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• Working knowledge in the broad spectrum of mechanical engineering as related to fine mechanical system development and manufacturing
• A thorough understanding of fine mechanical product development, testing and production
• Visual and spatial awareness, attention to detail, problem solving
• Strong math, CAD and Product Data Management skills
• Technical communication (Written and oral.) with technical and non-technical personnel, suppliers and customers

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