LSA Engineer

Destinus; Katwijk; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Destinus is seeking an LSA Engineer to build maintenance concepts, supportability analyses and logistics data for advancing aerospace and defense platforms. You will collaborate with engineering, programme management and Integrated Logistics Support teams to deliver structured, traceable support solutions that keep systems reliable and mission-ready across their lifecycle.

The role focuses on S3000L/S4000P aligned processes, RAMS assessments, FMECA/RCM, and maintenance task analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Defence Technology, Logistics or a related discipline.
• 1 to 5 years of experience in Logistics Support Analysis, Supportability Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related field.
• Practical experience with Logistics Support Analysis methodologies and S3000L and S4000P principles.
• Understanding of maintenance concept development and maintenance task determination processes.
• Knowledge of FMECA, RCM, LORA and other supportability analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Logistics Support Analysis activities in accordance with S3000L principles and programme requirements.
• Support the development and maintenance of maintenance concepts for supported systems and products.
• Define and maintain Operator-Level Maintenance (OLM), Intermediate-Level Maintenance (ILM) and Depot-Level Maintenance (DLM) boundaries.
• Perform and support Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM) and other supportability analyses.
• Develop and maintain Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA)
• Develop and maintain Level of Repair Analysis (LORA) outputs
• Support RAMS assessments including MTBF, MTTR and Operational Availability analyses
• Develop maintenance plans and maintenance task requirements to support operational objectives
• Support the identification of support equipment, tooling, facilities and personnel requirements
• Develop supportability requirements for new products and programmes
• Provide maintenance planning and supportability data to Technical Publications, Training, Supply Support and In-Service Support teams
• Support the assessment of engineering changes and design modifications to determine their impact on maintenance concepts and support solutions
• Participate in design reviews to ensure supportability requirements are incorporated throughout product development
• Develop and maintain LSA records, supportability databases and analysis outputs
• Help maintain relationships between engineering data, maintenance requirements, training requirements and provisioning information

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem solving

Excellent communication

English proficiency

MTBF/MTTR knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems/Aerospace/ Defence related field

Related discipline with Logistics/Engineering

Tools

LSA databases

Supportability tools

Structured engineering data management

Job description

About the Role

Imagine this. You are helping build the supportability foundation behind next generation aerospace and defense systems. As an LSA Engineer, you will develop the maintenance concepts, supportability analyses and logistics engineering data that ensure our products remain reliable, maintainable and mission ready throughout their entire lifecycle. Working alongside engineering, programme management and Integrated Logistics Support teams, you will contribute to creating structured, traceable and effective support solutions that directly influence the operational success of our platforms.

At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.

As our Integrated Logistics Support capability continues to grow, you will help establish Logistics Support Analysis processes aligned with S3000L and S4000P principles while gaining broad exposure to maintenance engineering, reliability, maintainability and lifecycle support within a fast growing aerospace and defense environment.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct Logistics Support Analysis activities in accordance with S3000L principles and programme requirements
• Support the development and maintenance of maintenance concepts for supported systems and products
• Define and maintain Operator-Level Maintenance (OLM), Intermediate-Level Maintenance (ILM) and Depot-Level Maintenance (DLM) boundaries
• Perform and support Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM) and other supportability analyses
• Develop and maintain Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA)
• Develop and maintain Level of Repair Analysis (LORA) outputs
• Support Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Supportability (RAMS) assessments including MTBF, MTTR and Operational Availability analyses
• Develop maintenance plans and maintenance task requirements to support operational objectives
• Support the identification of support equipment, tooling, facilities and personnel requirements
• Develop supportability requirements for new products and programmes
• Provide maintenance planning and supportability data to Technical Publications, Training, Supply Support and In-Service Support teams
• Support the assessment of engineering changes and design modifications to determine their impact on maintenance concepts and support solutions
• Participate in design reviews to ensure supportability requirements are incorporated throughout product development
• Develop and maintain LSA records, supportability databases and analysis outputs
• Help maintain relationships between engineering data, maintenance requirements, training requirements and provisioning information.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Defence Technology, Logistics or a related discipline
• 1 to 5 years of experience in Logistics Support Analysis, Supportability Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related field
• Practical experience with Logistics Support Analysis methodologies and S3000L and S4000P principles
• Understanding of maintenance concept development and maintenance task determination processes
• Knowledge of FMECA, RCM, LORA and other supportability analysis techniques
• Familiarity with reliability and maintainability concepts including MTBF, MTTR and Operational Availability
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Professional proficiency in English

Nice to have

• Experience within aerospace, defense, UAV or other high technology engineering environments
• Practical experience with ASD S-Series specifications, particularly S3000L and S4000P
• Exposure to supportability analysis techniques such as FMECA, RCM, LORA or RAMS assessments
• Experience with LSA databases, supportability tools or structured engineering data management
• Experience contributing to the development or improvement of engineering processes
• Knowledge of maintenance planning and lifecycle support methodologies
• Familiarity with military or aerospace maintenance environments
• Understanding of provisioning, training analysis and technical publications within an Integrated Logistics Support framework

Who You Are

You enjoy solving complex engineering challenges through structure, analysis and attention to detail. You are motivated by creating reliable systems that support products long after they leave the production line. You thrive in collaborative environments where you can work closely with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to meaningful engineering decisions. You are eager to learn, comfortable managing multiple priorities and enjoy taking ownership while continuously improving the way work is done. Your proactive mindset, strong organisational skills and commitment to quality make you a valuable contributor in a fast growing aerospace and defense environment.

Security screening is an integral component of the selection process, ensuring that candidates meet the organization's security standards and safeguarding against potential risks.

Providing a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) is a standard part of the application process at Destinus.