LSA Engineer

Quiet Capital; Zuid-Holland; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Destinus is seeking an LSA Engineer to develop maintenance concepts and supportability data for advanced aerospace systems. You will perform LSA activities, RAMS assessments and maintenance task analyses alongside engineers, programme managers and ILS teams to ensure lifecycle support and reliability.

You will contribute to FMECA/RCM/LORA analyses, define maintenance boundaries and support equipment needs while building experience in a fast-growing defense environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a relevant engineering or logistics discipline.
• Experience with Logistics Support Analysis and related methodologies.
• Familiarity with maintenance concept development and maintenance task determination.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Logistics Support Analysis activities per S3000L principles.
• Develop and maintain maintenance concepts for supported systems.
• Define OLM/ILM/ DLM boundaries and supportability analyses.
• Perform FMECA, RCM and other analyses; develop MTA and LORA outputs.
• Support RAMS assessments and maintenance planning for operations.
• Create maintenance task requirements and support equipment needs.
• Collaborate with engineering, programme management and RAMS teams.
• Maintain LSA records and supportability data behind programs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

English proficiency

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering / Aerospace Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Defence Technology / Logistics

Tools

S3000L & S4000P principles

FMECA / RCM / LORA techniques

RAMS concepts (MTBF / MTTR / Availability)

LSA databases / supportability tools

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.