Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Prepare CAD models and drawings for vehicle hulls, chassis, suspension, drivetrain and turret systems.
Run structural, thermal and vibration analyses to check that designs meet load, safety and terrain requirements.
Plan and conduct prototype trials on test tracks and in difficult terrain and weather.
Analyse trial data, record faults and work with design teams on fixes and redesigns.
Check designs against defence specifications, safety standards and quality documents before release.
Coordinate with users, suppliers and production teams to move a design into manufacturing.
Support maintenance and upgrade programmes for vehicles already in service.


