Mechanical Designer

The Design Technology Company – North Melbourne VIC At The Design Technology Company (DTCo), we engineer the systems that protect Australia’s future. Our teams design and deliver mission‑ready technologies across land, sea, and air domains — from vehicular and deployable warfare systems to advanced vehicles and deployable infrastructure. We’re seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer ready to take on complex, high‑impact projects that push the limits of design, performance, and reliability. In this role, you’ll join a multi‑disciplinary engineering team that blends creativity with precision. You’ll design intricate mechanical assemblies, ensure seamless integration with other systems, and oversee products through the full lifecycle — from concept to field deployment. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers and defence partners to solve real‑world challenges: vibration resilience in maritime environments, lightweight systems for mobility, precision mechanisms, and more. Your work will shape technologies that make a measurable difference to Australia’s defence capability. What You’ll Do Lead mechanical design and analysis for defence platforms and equipment. Develop 3D CAD models (Solidworks, Inventor, AutoCAD etc), detailed drawings, and manufacturing documentation. Collaborate with systems and supplier teams to ensure design integration. Participate in verification, validation, and environmental testing programs. Support design, production, and supplier engagement. Contribute to the evolution of design standards and best practices within DTCo. About You A degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering. Several years of experience in defence, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing. Strong 3D CAD and analysis capability. A systems‑level mindset with an eye for detail. Understanding of defence standards, MIL‑SPEC design, and systems engineering processes. Eligibility for an Australian Defence Security Clearance (Baseline, NV1 or higher). As part of the team at DTCo, you will get to work on projects for some of Melbourne’s and Australia’s most prestigious companies, not to mention our international clients. You will gain personally & professionally from exposure to the latest technologies, software and workflows while taking advantage of flexible working conditions. We run a tight ship but a social one, we take pride in the team we continue to build, the problems we solve and the way we present ourselves. We have room for people to grow and those that grab opportunity, and preference is given to those who can apply themselves, and think and go beyond the obvious. If you would like to be part of a professional team then tell us why in a ONE‑PAGE COVER LETTER accompanying your CV, highlight where your skills, experience or ideas fit within the criteria above to stand out from the crowd. Applications without a cover letter will not be processed. You must have rights to work in Australia & Australian Citizens for security clearance. This is not a fully remote position, flexible working in line with project requirements. This is not a graduate‑level position. Employee Screening In accordance with AS 4811:2022 – Workforce Screening, the successful applicant will be required to undergo pre‑employment screening. This includes identity verification, employment history, qualification checks, and a national police clearance. Visit - for more information. Be careful – Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr