System Integration Engineer

About the role

The Destinus engineering team is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead the system-level definition and technical development of effector programmes. This role bridges operational requirements and technical execution across propulsion, structures, avionics, and seeker domains. The successful candidate will manage the full development lifecycle of guided effectors from concept through to qualification.

Responsibilities

• Define and own system-level requirements for effector programmes, maintaining traceability from ConOps to subsystem specifications.
• Develop and maintain ConOps and operational scenario definitions in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Define and manage technical interfaces between subsystems, including ICD and IRS documentation.
• Lead trade studies and make-or-buy analyses to identify optimal technical and commercial solutions.
• Identify and track critical components and subsystems while defining mitigation strategies for technical risks.
• Lead or support system design reviews and prepare associated technical baseline documentation.
• Coordinate system integration activities across propulsion, structures, avionics, and external teams.
• Support verification and validation planning and ensure alignment with subsystem test plans.

Required skills

• Systems Engineering
• Defence systems
• ConOps
• Requirements management
• Interface management
• Trade studies
• V&V planning
• Aerospace engineering

Nice to have

• ARP4754
• DEF STAN
• MIL-STD
• German language

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Systems, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field