System Engineer

Destinus

System Engineer developing system specifications and architectures for rocket and missile products at Destinus. Collaborating with engineering disciplines for defense innovations in aerospace.

Posted 6/15/2026full-timeZürich • 🇨🇭 SwitzerlandJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze and gather system requirements from customer inputs and formalize them in system and product specification documents for rocket and missile products
Follow an agile V-model system engineering approach for tracing requirements, design, implementation and verification / validation
Support the definition phase of the system architecture and break it down to subsystems (rocket / missile, launcher / platform, C2 system, radar / target detection)
Work closely together with your peers from the engineering disciplines (propulsion, mechanical, electrical, software, safety)
Support the product development process through the design review process (SRR, PDR, CDR etc.)
Support and accompany the implementation and integration / assembly phases of the product development from a system engineering perspective
Write test procedures (ETP’s) and execute them during the verification and validation phase
Coordinate with external suppliers and external engineering providers
Follow the system engineering process to prepare environmental qualification and regulatory certification according to military standards
Track and maintain system configurations (configuration management) and track changes (change management)
Participate in field test campaigns for integration, verification and validation activities, e.g. for rocket and missile systems
Write technical documentation, e.g. user manuals, test reports, maintenance procedures etc.
Drive innovation with new ideas to keep Destinus’ missile and rocket products at the edge of technology
Support both the structured product development process as well as the rapid prototyping approach at the engineering department

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSc. or MSc. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
2-5 years of working experience in a system engineering position, preferably in the defense or aerospace sector
Experience in a tier 1 defense supplier company interacting directly with the military customer is a plus
Ability to travel and willingness to participate in field test campaigns for missile and rocket products
Knowledge of military standards (MIL-STD, STANAG) and airworthiness regulations
Knowledge of engineering and requirement management tools (Jama, Jira, Confluence etc.)
Knowledge of relevant technical topics for missile and rocket products (propulsion systems, communication protocols, tactical data links, firing control, radar sensors, safety etc.) is a plus
Strong communication skills and willingness to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, international and multidisciplinary development team
Proactive, ownership-driven mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
Strong analytical skills and ability to work autonomously
Fluency in English is required, German is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

🌐 Worldwide ❌ Jobs You've Hidden ⭐️ Saved Jobs ✅ Applied Jobs ✉️ Email Alerts 👤 Account Destinus Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 201 - 500 employees Founded 2021 🚀 Aerospace Aerospace Destinus is an expanding European company specializing in autonomous flight systems for diverse applications, both civilian and defense. The company is involved in the design and production of flight systems across all speed ranges, including future hypersonic speeds, with expertise in system design, airframes, turbojet engines, flight software, and AI. Destinus is driven by a mission to innovate in aerospace, aiming for a more connected and safer world through advancements in autonomy, speed, and flight system efficiency. System Engineer Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 48 minutes ago 🏢🏡 Zürich – Hybrid ⏰ Full Time 🟢 Junior 🟡 Mid-level ⚙️ Systems Engineer Assembly Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Analyze and gather system requirements from customer inputs and formalize them in system and product specification documents for rocket and missile products
Follow an agile V-model system engineering approach for tracing requirements, design, implementation and verification / validation
Support the definition phase of the system architecture and break it down to subsystems (rocket / missile, launcher / platform, C2 system, radar / target detection)
Work closely together with your peers from the engineering disciplines (propulsion, mechanical, electrical, software, safety)
Support the product development process through the design review process (SRR, PDR, CDR etc.)
Support and accompany the implementation and integration / assembly phases of the product development from a system engineering perspective
Write test procedures (ETP’s) and execute them during the verification and validation phase
Coordinate with external suppliers and external engineering providers
Follow the system engineering process to prepare environmental qualification and regulatory certification according to military standards
Track and maintain system configurations (configuration management) and track changes (change management)
Participate in field test campaigns for integration, verification and validation activities, e.g. for rocket and missile systems
Write technical documentation, e.g. user manuals, test reports, maintenance procedures etc.
Drive innovation with new ideas to keep Destinus’ missile and rocket products at the edge of technology
Support both the structured product development process as well as the rapid prototyping approach at the engineering department 🎯 Requirements
BSc. or MSc. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
2-5 years of working experience in a system engineering position, preferably in the defense or aerospace sector
Experience in a tier 1 defense supplier company interacting directly with the military customer is a plus
Ability to travel and willingness to participate in field test campaigns for missile and rocket products
Knowledge of military standards (MIL-STD, STANAG) and airworthiness regulations
Knowledge of engineering and requirement management tools (Jama, Jira, Confluence etc.)
Knowledge of relevant technical topics for missile and rocket products (propulsion systems, communication protocols, tactical data links, firing control, radar sensors, safety etc.) is a plus
Strong communication skills and willingness to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, international and multidisciplinary development team
Proactive, ownership-driven mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
Strong analytical skills and ability to work autonomously
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Hard Skills & Tools

system engineeringrequirements analysistest proceduresconfiguration managementverification and validationpropulsion systemscommunication protocolstactical data linksfiring controlradar sensors

Soft Skills

strong communication skillsproblem-solving capabilitiesanalytical skillsownership-driven mindsetability to work autonomouslywillingness to work in a dynamic teamproactive attitude

Certifications

BSc in Aerospace EngineeringMSc in Aerospace EngineeringBSc in Mechanical EngineeringMSc in Mechanical EngineeringBSc in Electrical EngineeringMSc in Electrical Engineering