Project Engineer

Imagine you are leading complex technical projects from concept to real world impact. You connect engineering operations and stakeholders, turning ambitious ideas into structured plans and delivered results. This role puts you right at the heart of fast-moving aerospace programs where speed clarity and execution really matter.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.What You’ll Do· Lead projects end to end from planning through execution and delivery· Coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams across engineering and operations· Translate complex technical requirements into clear project plans and milestones· Manage timelines, budgets, risks and dependencies with a pragmatic mindset· Drive clear communication with internal and external stakeholders· Continuously improve project processes and ways of working· Oversee and coordinate technical projects ensuring alignment with quality cost and delivery objectives· Lead logistics and industrialization activities ensuring smooth transition from development to production· Coordinate testing, validation and qualification phases ensuring compliance with applicable standards· Act as the technical interface with clients managing technical alignment progress and change requests· Support tender activities by contributing to technical proposals cost estimates and response processesRequirementsWhat You’ll Need· Minimum 5 years of experience in a Project Manager role within a technical or industrial environment· Proven ability to plan execute and deliver complex projects· Strong experience working with technical documentation and structured processes· Hands-on problem-solving attitude in dynamic environments· Fluent in English. Any additional language is considered a plus· Experience in the aerospace or defense sector is a strong plus· Background as an aerospace engineer is considered a plusWho You Are· You are structured organized and thrive in complex environments with multiple stakeholders· You take ownership naturally and feel comfortable making decisions and solving problems· You combine a hands-on mindset with strong communication skills· You enjoy working across teams bridging technical operational and commercial perspectives· You are proactive service oriented and always focused on improving how things work BenefitsWhy 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.Destinus is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity in our companies and our teams and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.🚀 Destinus – Challenge the limits of time, space, and human potential.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.

Imagine you are leading complex technical projects from concept to real world impact. You connect engineering operations and stakeholders, turning ambitious ideas into structured plans and delivered results. This role puts you right at the heart of fast-moving aerospace programs where speed clarity and execution really matter.

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.

What You’ll Do

· Lead projects end to end from planning through execution and delivery

· Coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams across engineering and operations

· Translate complex technical requirements into clear project plans and milestones

· Manage timelines, budgets, risks and dependencies with a pragmatic mindset

· Drive clear communication with internal and external stakeholders

· Continuously improve project processes and ways of working

· Oversee and coordinate technical projects ensuring alignment with quality cost and delivery objectives

· Lead logistics and industrialization activities ensuring smooth transition from development to production

· Coordinate testing, validation and qualification phases ensuring compliance with applicable standards

· Act as the technical interface with clients managing technical alignment progress and change requests

· Support tender activities by contributing to technical proposals cost estimates and response processes

Requirements

What You’ll Need

· Minimum 5 years of experience in a Project Manager role within a technical or industrial environment

· Proven ability to plan execute and deliver complex projects

· Strong experience working with technical documentation and structured processes

· Hands-on problem-solving attitude in dynamic environments

· Fluent in English. Any additional language is considered a plus

· Experience in the aerospace or defense sector is a strong plus

· Background as an aerospace engineer is considered a plus

Who You Are

· You are structured organized and thrive in complex environments with multiple stakeholders

· You take ownership naturally and feel comfortable making decisions and solving problems

· You combine a hands-on mindset with strong communication skills

· You enjoy working across teams bridging technical operational and commercial perspectives

· You are proactive service oriented and always focused on improving how things work

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.

Destinus is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity in our companies and our teams and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.

🚀 Destinus – Challenge the limits of time, space, and human potential.

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.

Destinus is a European defence manufacturer built for the age of mass-produced threats. We design and produce modern strike and air defence systems in Europe for European and allied forces. We develop and manufacture cruise missiles, loitering munitions, and kinetic interceptors engineered for scalable, cost-asymmetric high-intensity warfare. Our edge is the combination of a unified autonomy stack, deep vertical integration, and industrial-scale manufacturing that enables fast iteration to become a fielded capability. At industrial tempo. Our mission is straightforward: strengthen Europe's security and strategic autonomy by delivering advanced, affordable systems that protect people and critical infrastructure.Our vision is for a secure Europe built on autonomy, scale, and industrial strength.

Destinus is a European defence manufacturer built for the age of mass-produced threats. We design and produce modern strike and air defence systems in Europe for European and allied forces. We develop and manufacture cruise missiles, loitering munitions, and kinetic interceptors engineered for scalable, cost-asymmetric high-intensity warfare. Our edge is the combination of a unified autonomy stack, deep vertical integration, and industrial-scale manufacturing that enables fast iteration to become a fielded capability. At industrial tempo.

Our mission is straightforward: strengthen Europe's security and strategic autonomy by delivering advanced, affordable systems that protect people and critical infrastructure.

Our vision is for a secure Europe built on autonomy, scale, and industrial strength.