Mechanical Design Engineer

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.

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.

• Work on design projects for airborne munitions 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
• Design and qualification of energetic and pyrotechnic sub-systems for defence application
• 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

• Strong knowledge of the manufacturing and assembly processes in safety critical area or defense- machining, sheet metal forming, composites and additive manufacturing.
• Experience in design and manufacturing of warheads and munitions, especially safe and arming devices, ignition or gun launched ammunition
• Excellent CAD and PLM knowledge - Part design, DWGs, DMU management.
• Strong engineering fundamentals and analytical skills - dimensioning calculations, load path definitions, basic stress calculations, energy and power.
• Advantageous to have worked on the design and development of safing systems, ISDs and other safety critical military sub-systems
• Advantageous to have worked in warhead or payload design
• Experience with STANAG norms
• Seal and fastener design knowledge.
• Auxiliary component selection – general electro/mechanical components.
• ISO GD&T knowledge required.
• Proficiency in Siemens tool suite - NX, and TeamCenter PLM system, would be a plus.
• Good engineering material properties knowledge.
• Explosives handling license would be a plus
• BSc., MSc. in mechanical or aerospace engineering. Technician qualifications with substantial experience would also be considered.
• Fluent in English as it's our working language.

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.