Imagine this… You’re standing on the edge of aerospace innovation, sketching the first lines of a mechanism that will move faster, react quicker, and endure the extreme. You’re not just designing components—you’re crafting the future of motion in hypersonic systems. Your work enables the kinetic ballet behind every surface deployment, aerodynamic shift, and moving structure on board our next-gen UAVs. Every calculation, every tolerance, every curve you define is what allows speed and autonomy to meet precision and reliability.
At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.
What You’ll Do
- Proficiency in CAD design (Part modeling, assemblies, drafting, and drawing creation) - Siemens NX ideally or similar
- Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and engineering fundamentals
- Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Familiarity with design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) principles
- Competent in using other engineering design tools such as FEA/FEM
- Familiarity with PLM systems (TeamCenter)
- Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Time management and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Competent in the generation of technical documentation
Requirements
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering
- 3+ years design experience in a precision engineering environment
- Strong foundational knowledge of designing products for survivability
- Advantageous to have worked in the design of aerospace or mil spec products and systems
- Experience working with technical suppliers to ensure products design requirements
- Experience in working with products across its full life cycle
Who You Are
You thrive in an environment where challenges come fast and bold, and your solutions move just as swiftly. You’re not afraid to get your hands dirty, test a prototype, or challenge conventional design principles. You love working closely with other bright minds and believe the best engineering happens when curiosity meets collaboration.
Benefits
Why Join Us?
✨ The Thrill of the Future – Work on cutting-edge projects that redefine aerospace.
✨ Global Innovation Hub – Collaborate with top engineers from all over the world.
✨ Fast-Paced & High-Growth – Experience the rush of working in a rapidly expanding company.
✨ Real Impact – Your work won’t be theoretical—it will shape the future of flight.
Destinus is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity in our companies and our teams and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.
🚀 Destinus – Challenge the limits of time, space, and human potential.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering
- 3+ years design experience in a precision engineering environment
- Proficiency in CAD design (part modeling, assemblies, drafting, drawing creation) — Siemens NX ideally or similar
- Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Familiarity with design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) principles
- Competent in using engineering analysis tools such as FEA/FEM
- Familiarity with PLM systems (TeamCenter)
- Strong foundational knowledge of designing products for survivability
- Experience working with technical suppliers to ensure product design requirements
- Experience working with products across their full life cycle
- Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Time management and ability to handle multiple projects
- Competent in generation of technical documentation
- Experience in design of aerospace or mil-spec products and systems
What We Do
Destinus is a European aerospace and defense company that designs and manufactures autonomous flight systems, including drones, strike-effectors, and counter-drone systems. They utilize a vertically integrated model, handling design, airframe engineering, propulsion, and AI software in-house. Their mission focuses on advancing aerospace technology across the speed spectrum to enhance defense capabilities and global connectivity, with a particular emphasis on scalable strike and air defense systems for European and allied forces.
