System Integration Engineer – Effector Development

Destinus

. Define and own system-level requirements for effector programmes, translating operational needs into technical requirements and maintaining traceability from ConOps through subsystem specifications .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeZürich • SwitzerlandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and managing system-level requirements and interfaces within defence or weapons system programmes, with a strong focus on ConOps development, system design reviews, and verification and validation planning.

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Systems Engineering ExperienceConOps DevelopmentSystem Design Review ProcessesVerification And Validation PlanningTechnical Risk Mitigation

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Hard Skills

System Requirements DefinitionTechnical Interface ManagementTrade StudiesMake-Or-Buy AnalysisRequirements TraceabilityTechnical DocumentationSubsystem IntegrationDefence AcquisitionAerospace EngineeringGuided Weapons Systems

Soft Skills

Structured ApproachDelivery-FocusedAnalytical Decision-Making

Industry Keywords

ARP4754DEF STANMIL-STDPropulsionStructuresAvionicsGuidanceDefence ProgrammesWeapons SystemsAerospace Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and own system-level requirements for effector programmes, translating operational needs into technical requirements and maintaining traceability from ConOps through subsystem specifications
Develop and maintain ConOps and operational scenario definitions with customers and programme stakeholders
Define and manage technical interfaces between propulsion, warhead/pyrotechnics, structures, avionics, guidance, and GSE subsystems; own ICD and IRS documentation
Lead trade studies and make-or-buy analyses at system and subsystem level
Identify and track critical components and subsystems, define technical-risk mitigation strategies, and drive resolution
Lead or support SRR, PDR, and CDR system design reviews and prepare technical baseline documentation
Coordinate system integration across propulsion, structures, avionics, and external teams; close interfaces and meet integration milestones
Support verification and validation planning, define the system-level V&V approach, and ensure flow-down to subsystem test plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Systems, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
5–8 years of systems engineering experience on defence or weapons system programmes; rockets, missiles, or guided weapons are a strong advantage; aerospace or space launcher development is also suitable
Proven experience defining and managing system requirements and interfaces across multi-disciplinary teams in a defence acquisition or development environment
Hands-on experience with ConOps development, trade studies, and make-or-buy decision frameworks
Familiarity with system design review processes (SRR, PDR, CDR) and associated technical documentation
Experience with V&V planning and requirements traceability; exposure to ARP4754, DEF STAN, MIL-STD, or equivalent is an advantage
Solid understanding of at least one key effector subsystem domain—propulsion, structures, avionics, or guidance—with breadth across all domains
Structured, rigorous, and delivery-focused approach; able to drive technical decisions without getting lost in analysis
Fluent in English; German is an advantage