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Destinus

European defense firm manufacturing missiles

Flight Systems Engineer

Flight Dynamics & GNCConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMunich, GermanyNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • Five to ten years of experience in flight operations, aircraft performance, or mission analysis, or a strong one- to two-year track record in highly relevant UAV operations or flight physics.
  • Experience reviewing flight logs, telemetry, and complex mission data.
  • Strong understanding of aircraft performance, aerodynamics, and operational constraints.
  • Hands-on exposure to flight simulation, mission reconstruction, or operational modeling.
  • Familiarity with UAV or drone operation is valuable.
  • Ability to collaborate with pilots, engineers, and operators in fast-paced environments.
  • Clear communication skills to deliver insights that support rapid and informed decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Review flight test data and mission parameters.
  • Reconstruct missions to understand system behavior, performance trends, and deviations.
  • Simulate flight physics to support mission planning, risk evaluation, and post-flight assessments.
  • Collaborate with flight analysts and operators to refine procedures and improve mission effectiveness.
  • Work with engineering teams to validate performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Support operational planning and contribute to continuous enhancement of flight operations.
  • Provide clear, actionable insights that influence decision-making and future mission strategies.

About the Company

Destinus

European defense firm manufacturing missiles

Destinus designs and manufactures defense systems for European and allied armed forces, focusing on scalable missiles, air defense, and interception. Key products include the Ruta cruise missile and the HORNET interceptor, which can perform precision strikes and operate in GPS-denied environments with AI-assisted guidance. It serves as a prime contractor under fixed-price contracts, and collaborates on naval applications (containerized HORNET) with Rheinmetall while leading the Bliksem EXO program for Europe’s sovereign exo-atmospheric missile defense. The company aims to scale production to deliver near-term military capability for European governments and to build sovereign defense capabilities through integrated, multi-domain, cost-effective technologies.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
N/A
Total funding
$267.4M
Headquarters
Valkenburg, Netherlands
Founded
2021

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