The Destinus engineering team is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead the system-level definition and technical development of our effector programmes. This role sits at the centre of the development effort – bridging operational requirements and technical execution across propulsion, structures, avionics, and seeker.The ideal candidate brings a defence systems background and understands the full development lifecycle of a guided effector – from ConOps and requirements through subsystem design, integration, and qualification. They are technically credible across multiple domains, rigorous in their systems thinking, and effective at driving alignment across disciplinary teams.What You’ll DoDefine and own system-level requirements for effector programmes – capturing operational needs, translating them into technical requirements, and maintaining traceability from ConOps through to subsystem specificationsDevelop and maintain ConOps and operational scenario definitions; work with the customer and programme stakeholders to ensure operational intent is correctly reflected in the system designDefine and manage technical interfaces between subsystems (propulsion, warhead/pyrotechnics, structures, avionics, guidance, and GSE); own the ICD and IRS documentationLead trade studies and make-or-buy analyses to identify the best technical and commercial solutions at system and subsystem levelIdentify and track critical components and subsystems; define mitigation strategies for technical risk and drive resolution through the engineering teamLead or support system design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and prepare the associated technical baseline documentationCoordinate system integration activities across propulsion, structures, avionics, and external teams; ensure interfaces are closed and integration milestones are metSupport verification and validation planning; define the VV approach at system level and ensure it flows down to subsystem test plansWhat You’ll NeedBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Systems, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field5–8 years of systems engineering experience on defence or weapons system programmes – rockets, missiles, or guided weapons are a strong advantage; a background in aerospace or space launcher development is also suitableProven experience defining and managing system requirements and interfaces across multi-disciplinary teams in a defence acquisition or development environmentHands-on experience with ConOps development, trade studies, and make-or-buy decision frameworksFamiliarity with system design review processes (SRR, PDR, CDR) and the associated technical documentationExperience with VV planning and requirements traceability; exposure to relevant standards (e.g. ARP4754, DEF STAN, MIL-STD, or equivalent) is an advantageSolid understanding of at least one key effector subsystem domain – propulsion, structures, avionics, or guidance – with the breadth to work credibly across all of themStructured, rigorous, and delivery-focused – able to drive technical decisions without getting lost in analysisFluent in English; German is an advantage #J-18808-Ljbffr
System Integration Engineer (System Engineer - Effector Development) Arbeitgeber: Destinus
Destinus ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der Ihnen die Möglichkeit bietet, an der Spitze der Luftfahrttechnologie zu arbeiten und die Zukunft der Verteidigung und Erkundung mitzugestalten. Unsere Unternehmenskultur fördert Innovation und Teamarbeit, während wir gleichzeitig umfangreiche Schulungs- und Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten bieten, um Ihre Fähigkeiten als UAV-Pilot/Techniker weiter auszubauen. Mit internationalen Einsätzen und der Chance, in verschiedenen Ländern zu arbeiten, erleben Sie nicht nur berufliches Wachstum, sondern auch eine spannende und dynamische Arbeitsumgebung.
