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 vigente 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 3 D 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 Conditions:
Location:
Availa

📌 Weapons, breech, and recoil/balancing systems design expert for military vehicles (Cantabria)
🏢 EM&E Group
📍 Cantabria