Defence Systems Integration Engineer (Effector Programs)

Destinus; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Destinus is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead system-level definition and development of effector programmes, bridging operational needs with technical execution across propulsion, structures, avionics, and seeker.

The ideal candidate has a defence systems background, experience with ConOps, requirements, interfaces, SRR/PDR/CDR, and V&V planning, with strong cross-functional leadership and English fluency.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in aerospace, systems, mechanical, or electrical engineering.
• 5–8 years of defence or weapons systems experience.
• Proven ability to define requirements and manage interfaces across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience with ConOps development, trade studies, and make-or-buy decisions.
• Familiarity with SRR, PDR, CDR processes and related documentation.
• Exposure to V&V planning and standards (ARP4754, MIL-STD).
• Breadth across propulsion, structures, avionics, or guidance.
• Fluent in English; German is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Define and own system-level requirements for effector programmes.
• Develop and maintain ConOps and operational scenarios with stakeholders.
• Define and manage technical interfaces; own ICD and IRS documentation.
• Lead trade studies and make-or-buy analyses to identify best solutions.
• Identify and track critical components; define mitigation strategies.
• Lead or support system design reviews and prepare technical baselines.
• Coordinate system integration across propulsion, structures, avionics, and external teams.
• Support V&V planning; define the V&V approach and ensure traceability.

Skills

Systems engineering

Defence systems

Requirements management

ConOps development

Trade studies

Make-or-buy analysis

Cross-disciplinary coordination

English fluent

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Systems/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

AR P4754

DEF STAN

MIL-STD

Interface Control Documentation (ICD)

Job description

Destinus is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead system-level definition and development of effector programmes, bridging operational needs with technical execution across propulsion, structures, avionics, and seeker.

The ideal candidate has a defence systems background, experience with ConOps, requirements, interfaces, SRR/PDR/CDR, and V&V planning, with strong cross-functional leadership and English fluency.