About the role
Imagine being at the center of developing the next generation of aerospace and defense systems, transforming complex engineering challenges into mission-ready products. As the System Engineer you'll plan, execute and govern the system engineering tasks for the development of Destinus’ rocket and missile products. This role considers all aspects of the agile system engineering process, starting from gathering requirements, defining the system architecture, covering the entire V&V lifecycle.
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
- Analyze and gather system requirements from customer inputs and formalize them in system and product specification documents for rocket and missile products
- Follow an agile V-model system engineering approach for tracing requirements, design, implementation and verification / validation
- Support the definition phase of the system architecture and break it down to subsystems (rocket / missile, launcher / platform, C2 system, radar / target detection)
- Work closely together with your peers from the engineering disciplines (propulsion, mechanical, electrical, software, safety)
- Support the product development process through the design review process (SRR, PDR, CDR etc.)
- Support and accompany the implementation and integration / assembly phases of the product development from a system engineering perspective
- Write test procedures (ETP’s) and execute them during the verification and validation phase
- Coordinate with external suppliers and external engineering providers
- Follow the system engineering process to prepare environmental qualification and regulatory certification according to military standards
- Track and maintain system configurations (configuration management) and track changes (change management)
- Participate in field test campaigns for integration, verification and validation activities, e.g. for rocket and missile systems
- Write technical documentation, e.g. user manuals, test reports, maintenance procedures etc.
- Drive innovation with new ideas to keep Destinus’ missile and rocket products at the edge of technology
- Support both the structured product development process as well as the rapid prototyping approach at the engineering department
Requirements
What You’ll Need
- BSc. or MSc. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 2-5 years of working experience in a system engineering position, preferably in the defense or aerospace sector
- Experience in a tier 1 defense supplier company interacting directly with the military customer is a plus
- Ability to travel and willingness to participate in field test campaigns for missile and rocket products
- Knowledge of military standards (MIL-STD, STANAG) and airworthiness regulations
- Knowledge of engineering and requirement management tools (Jama, Jira, Confluence etc.)
- Knowledge of relevant technical topics for missile and rocket products (propulsion systems, communication protocols, tactical data links, firing control, radar sensors, safety etc.) is a plus
- Strong communication skills and willingness to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, international and multidisciplinary development team
- Proactive, ownership-driven mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
- Strong analytical skills and ability to work autonomously
- Fluency in English is required, German is a plus.
Who You Are
You are a collaborative professional who enjoys working across multidisciplinary engineering teams and building strong relationships with colleagues from different technical backgrounds. You communicate effectively, listen actively, and know how to bring people together to solve complex challenges. With strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented mindset, you thrive in environments where coordination, knowledge sharing, and collaboration are essential to success. You are proactive, approachable, and motivated by achieving results as part of a high-performing team.
Skills Required
- BSc. or MSc. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- 2-5 years of experience in a system engineering position
- Experience with engineering and requirements management tools (Jama, Jira, Confluence)
- Ability and willingness to travel and participate in field test campaigns for missile and rocket products
- Knowledge of military standards and airworthiness regulations (MIL-STD, STANAG)
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary international team
- Proactive, ownership-driven mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
- Strong analytical skills and ability to work autonomously
- Fluency in English
- Experience in a tier 1 defense supplier interacting with military customers
- Knowledge of propulsion, firing control, tactical data links, radar sensors and related missile/rocket topics
- German language skills
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.
