We are seeking a highly skilled engineer with experience in the design, development, and qualification of military or aerospace electromechanical devices and/or munitions. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in developing products through a full life cycle and be comfortable working in a hands-on engineering environment, taking products from prototype to production. The role requires someone comfortable working with electromechanical devices and can guide the implementation and integration of mechanical and electronic sub-systems.
Responsibilities:
* Design & Development: Design and develop electro-mechanical and mechanical devices for UAV munition systems
* Prototype Development: Assemble prototypes for development testing and evaluation & oversee pilot builds to support product industrialization
* Testing & Validation: Assist test programs for functional and environmental testing
* Product Data management: Organize and accurately document product data throughout the life cycle
* Industrialization: Ensure a smooth transition from prototype to production through accurate documentation and data management, including generating product PMIs, implementing DFMA/DFM updates, and managing the change management process
* Supplier Engagement: Provide technical expertise to the supply chain to qualify and source suitable suppliers.
Requirements
* Bachelors or Masters degree (B.Sc/B.Eng) in mechanical/Mechatronic engineering.
* 4+ years of experience in defense and/or aerospace environment or similar (post-graduation).
* Computer-aided design (Siemens NX preferred).
* Proficient in electromechanical system design, including switches, sensors, actuators, and control systems.
* Hands-on experience assembling and testing prototype hardware.
* Good understanding of product data management in a production environment.
* Experience in generating and organizing product data for implementation, including generating PMIs, guiding pilot builds, and running qualification testing.
* Advantage: Experience implementing SW/FW of electromechanical devices in a production environment.
* Strong technical communication and reporting skills.
* Product Development Experience: Demonstrated experience handling products through different product life cycle stages from NPD to industrialization.
* Mil-Spec Products: Highly advantageous to possess experience in the development of devices for mil-spec products.
* Energetics: Highly advantageous to have prior experience in working with and testing energetic materials and devices
* The position will be based in Madrid, Spain.
* Open to traveling to test ranges during product development cycles – Can require extensive traveling for short periods during intensive test programs.
* Hybrid working – Expect to be onsite for prototype builds and assembly and site visits to suppliers.
* Drivers license.
* Good interpersonal skills.
Destinus is an equal-opportunity employer: we value diversity in our companies and teams. We do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.