About the job
About the Role
As a Kinetics Specialist at Destinus, you will play a pivotal role where precision engineering converges with high-performance production. Your expertise will transform intricate kinetic designs into dependable operational realities, ensuring that safety, quality, and execution align seamlessly. Directly reporting to the Head of Kinetics, you will serve as the technical cornerstone, facilitating the smooth transition of propulsion and energetic systems from conceptual designs to full-scale industrial production.
At Destinus, we are at the forefront of redefining the defense sector through innovative Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our state-of-the-art technologies are crafted to address the distinct challenges of contemporary defense operations, offering unmatched speed, precision, and cost-effectiveness. Partnering with government bodies and defense organizations globally, we deliver advanced solutions for mission-critical missions, ushering in a new era of efficiency and technological leadership. Join us in revolutionizing the future of defense through groundbreaking aerospace innovations.
Key Responsibilities
Production Support & Technical Oversight
• Provide technical assistance in producing kinetic defense items such as projectiles, warheads, rocket motors, and explosives
• Monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot manufacturing processes to uphold quality, efficiency, and performance
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to enact design revisions, process enhancements, and corrective measures
• Conduct root cause and failure analyses for defects, non-conformances, and test outcomes
• Maintain technical ownership of kinetic systems including munitions, energetics, rocket motors, fuses, and guided systems
• Assist in system integration and validation testing of prototypes and production units
• Ensure proper handling, storage, transport, and disposal of energetic materials
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), hazard analyses, risk assessments, and ensure compliance with explosive safety standards
• Design and establish production and handling locations for energetic materials
• Manage ammunition tracking, serialization, and lifecycle documentation
Safety, Security & Compliance
• Act as the technical authority for explosive safety and occupational health risks
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance activities
• Lead incident investigations as necessary
• Perform safety analyses and site designs in accordance with local and international regulations
Quality Assurance & Process Control
• Analyze process control data and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist in product qualification, certification, and manufacturing change approvals
• Maintain production records, test documentation, and configuration control