About The Role
The Destinus R&D engineering team is looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with a passion for aerospace to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer with strong applied engineering skills and an aptitude for leading small engineering teams and projects. In this role, you will support the propulsion and vehicle teams as the focal point for leading mechanical design projects (Airframe, Propulsion, Landing gear, flight controls) through the entire design life cycle.
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
- Lead design projects for aerospace components and systems from the conceptual phase through manufacturing to integration and testing
- Generate 3D CAD models, drawings, schematics, bills of material, and other related documentation required for manufacturing, integration and testing
- Deliver technical documentation including any engineering calculations, analysis and assumptions required to substantiate your design decisions and solutions
- Prepare and participate in design reviews
- Manage suppliers and manufacturers by addressing any technical questions and resolving any issues which may arise during the manufacturing process
- Select standard parts, fasteners, equipment and consumables following best practices and industry standards
- Contribute to the DMU and configuration management
Requirements
What You'll Need
- BSc., MSc. in mechanical or aerospace engineering. Technician qualifications with substantial experience would also be considered.
- +5 years of experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer in the aerospace industry.
- Strong knowledge of the manufacturing and assembly processes - machining, sheet metal forming, composites and additive manufacturing.
- Excellent CAD and PLM knowledge - Part design, DWGs, DMU management.
- Good engineering material properties knowledge.
- Strong engineering fundamentals and analytical skills - dimensioning calculations, load path definitions, basic stress calculations, energy and power.
- Seal and fastener design knowledge.
- Auxiliary component selection – general electro/mechanical components.
- ISO GD&T knowledge required.
- Fluent in English as working language.
- Proficiency in Siemens tool suite - NX, and TeamCenter PLM system, would be a plus.
- Experience with Metallic and composite structures design would be beneficial.
- Good to have experience with hydraulics, fuel systems and component design.
Destinus is an equal-opportunity employer - we value diversity in our companies and teams. We do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.
Benefits
Skills Required
- BSc. or MSc. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (technician qualifications with substantial experience also considered)
- At least 8 years of experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer (aerospace industry)
- Proven ability to lead small engineering teams and projects
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes: machining, sheet metal forming, composites, additive manufacturing
- Excellent CAD and PLM knowledge including part design, drawings, and DMU management
- ISO GD&T knowledge
- Strong engineering fundamentals and analytical skills: dimensioning calculations, load path definitions, basic stress calculations
- Seal and fastener design knowledge
- Auxiliary component selection experience (general electro/mechanical components)
- Fluent in English as working language
- Proficiency with Siemens tool suite (NX) and Teamcenter PLM system
- Experience with metallic and composite structures design
- Experience with hydraulics, fuel systems and component design
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.
