Kinetics Specialist

The Kinetics Specialist role at Destinus places you at the core of turning sophisticated kinetic designs into dependable, high‑performance products for the defense sector. Destinus develops advanced unmanned aerial vehicles and partners with government and defense agencies worldwide, delivering speed, precision and cost‑effective solutions that reshape modern operations. In this position you will provide technical support for the manufacture of kinetic defense items such as projectiles, warheads, rocket motors and explosive components. Daily duties include monitoring and optimizing production processes, troubleshooting to maintain quality and performance, and coordinating design updates and corrective actions with engineering and manufacturing teams. You will lead root‑cause investigations, own the technical aspects of munitions and energetic systems, and oversee handling, storage, transport and disposal of energetic materials while creating SOPs, hazard analyses and ensuring compliance with explosive safety standards. Additional responsibilities cover safety audits, incident investigations, process‑control data analysis, continuous‑improvement initiatives, and the preparation of technical reports and documentation. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and at least five years of experience in munitions, defense manufacturing or energetic materials. Candidates must possess hands‑on expertise with kinetic weapons and explosive production in regulated environments, solid knowledge of propellants, explosives, materials science, quality systems, statistical process control, CAD tools and technical documentation. A deep understanding of explosive safety standards (including NATO AASTP‑1 and MIL‑SPEC), military regulations, ITAR, EAR and defense trade compliance is essential, and travel is expected. Preferred attributes include exposure to emerging defense production technologies, proven technical leadership, structured problem‑solving, a safety‑first mindset and the ability to mentor junior staff. Destinus offers a fast‑growing, globally collaborative setting where your work directly influences the future of aerospace, with equal‑opportunity employment and a rigorous security‑screening process that includes a Certificate of Conduct.