Hybrid Senior Propulsion Engineer – SRM

at Destinus

• Job title: Senior Propulsion Engineer – SRM
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Zurich, Switzerland

About the role

• Senior Propulsion Engineer designing and developing rocket motors at Destinus. Overseeing performance analysis, compliance documentation, and collaborative development processes in defense technology.

Responsibilities

• **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.
• Prepare technical reports, qualification matrices, and compliance documentation in line with military and aerospace standards.
• Develop tools and methodologies for the development, analysis or performance estimation of our rocket motors.
• Support the development of TPS, nozzle and rocket motor sizing tools.
• Support the design for qualification and certification of rocket motors in accordance with MIL-STD and STANAG standards.
• 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**
• Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Propulsion Engineering.
• Min. 4-5 years of experience in rocket motor development.
• In-depth knowledge of design and sizing of rocket motors and thermal protection systems.
• Previous experience with coding and tool development.
• Experience qualifying rocket motors or ignition safe and arm devices according to NATO standards is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with static firing tests, propellant handling, or motor integration.
• Familiarity with pressure vessel design and combustion analysis is a benefit.
• 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%).
• **Who You Are**
• You thrive in a high-intensity engineering environment where performance, safety, and precision are non-negotiable. You take ownership naturally and feel comfortable making technical decisions that directly impact real hardware. When faced with complex propulsion challenges, you break them down analytically, test assumptions, and move fast without compromising quality.

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.**