Destinus

Propulsion Engineer – SRM, Certification & Qualification

Destinus

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Payerne • 🇨🇭 Switzerland

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • **What You´ll Do**
  • - Perform design, analysis, and development of rocket motor and pyrotechnic articles.
  • - Perform in depth data and performance analysis with focus on iterative design and improvement.
  • - Support the design for qualification and certification of rocket motors in accordance with MIL-STD and STANAG standards.
  • - Interpret certification requirements and translate them into engineering and test specifications.
  • - Prepare technical reports, qualification matrices, and compliance documentation in line with military and aerospace standards.
  • - Define and execute qualification and verification test plans, including functional, vibration, thermal, and pressure testing.
  • - Perform risk analysis such as FMEA/ FMECA.
  • - Work closely with design engineers on motor hardware design, insulation, and igniter integration to ensure certifiability from the start.
  • - Support failure investigations, root cause analyses, and updates to design or test procedures to maintain compliance.
  • - Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to align design validation and certification timelines.

Requirements

  • **What You’ll Need**
  • - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Propulsion Engineering.
  • - 3–5 years of experience in rocket motor design and certification.
  • - In-depth knowledge of design for MIL-STD, STANAG, or equivalent aerospace qualification standards.
  • - Previous experience qualifying rocket motors or ignition safe and arm devices according to NATO standards.
  • - In-depth knowledge on risk analysis, FMEA or similar.
  • - Hands-on experience with static firing tests, propellant handling, or motor integration.
  • - Familiarity with pressure vessel design and combustion analysis is a plus.
  • - Strong analytical and documentation skills. Able to interpret data, write clear test reports, and maintain compliance records.
  • - Comfortable working across disciplines. Mechanical, thermal, materials, and systems engineering.
  • - Willingness to travel to different Destinus sites in Switzerland (max. 20%).
  • - Fluency in English.
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.**

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
rocket motor designpyrotechnic articles developmentdata analysisperformance analysisqualification testingverification testingrisk analysisFMEAstatic firing testspropellant handling
Soft skills
analytical skillsdocumentation skillscollaborationcommunicationproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace EngineeringMaster’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringMaster’s degree in Propulsion Engineering