Mechanical Engineer - Control Node

About the role

Destinus is looking for a hands-on mechanical engineer to join its R&D team in the Destinus Systems department. You will design and develop a control node for air defence and strike systems, including all relevant mechanical subsystems. The role suits a strong team player with good communication skills who can coordinate with peers across engineering disciplines and take technical ownership.

Key responsibilities

• Generate 3D CAD models, drawings, schematics, bills of materials and other documentation needed for manufacturing, integration and testing.
• Deliver technical documentation, including engineering calculations, analyses and assumptions that justify design decisions.
• Create engineering designs, prototypes and manufacturing plans for the control node.
• Manage suppliers and manufacturers, answering technical questions and resolving issues during manufacturing.
• Select standard parts, fasteners, equipment and consumables according to best practice and industry standards.
• Coordinate with colleagues in systems, safety, electrical, aerospace and other disciplines, and coach junior engineers and interns.
• Support the design review process (SRR, PDR, CDR etc.) and the integration, assembly and manufacturing phases from a mechanical viewpoint.
• Drive innovation and support both structured product development and rapid prototyping.

Required profile

• BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering or a related field.
• Ideally technical training as a mechanical designer/drafter.
• 2-5 years of experience in mechanical engineering in defence or a related sector such as aerospace, with close ties to manufacturing.
• Experience in several phases of design, build, integration, test and operation is ideal.
• Willingness to travel to different Destinus sites (max. 20%).
• Fluency in English is required; German is a plus.

Required skills

• Siemens NX is a must; Teamcenter is a plus.
• Military standards (MIL-STD, STANAG, AECTP) and tools such as Jama, Jira and Confluence.
• Knowledge of communication protocols, tactical data links, firing control, radar sensors and safety is a plus.