Technical Project Manager - Propulsion & Pyrotechnics

As the Destinus propulsion team grows, a dedicated group of Technical Project Managers is being established to oversee product development programmes for solid rocket motors, pyrotechnic components, and related systems. This structure allows engineers to focus on technical depth and team leads on strategic leadership. As one of the first hires in this group, you will manage projects and help build the project management structure alongside team leads and fellow TPMs.

• Own end-to-end execution of product development programmes, from kick-off through hardware build, test campaigns, qualification, and delivery
• Build and maintain programme plans covering engineering, manufacturing, procurement, testing, and regulatory dependencies; identify and resolve critical path risks early
• Run programme reviews and cross-functional coordination meetings; keep decisions documented and actions closed
• Work closely with propulsion and pyrotechnics engineers to track technical progress and translate it into clear programme status
• Manage external dependencies such as supplier lead times, test facility scheduling, regulatory submissions, and customer milestones
• Proactively flag scope creep, resource conflicts, and schedule risk to the department head, providing options
• Contribute to building the project management structure, tools, and ways of working for the department alongside team leads and fellow TPMs

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, systems, or a related engineering discipline
• 3–6 years in a hardware-heavy development environment; at least 2 years in a project management, programme coordination, or technical lead role
• Background in aerospace, defence, or a similarly regulated hardware domain; familiarity with hardware development and military qualification cycles is essential
• Experience in or exposure to rocket motor, pyrotechnic, or ammunition development programmes is a strong advantage
• Able to manage multiple concurrent projects across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and testing
• Strong systems thinking, able to see the full picture, spot where the hard problems are likely to sit, and know when to dive into detail without losing sight of the overall programme
• Strong planning and organizational skills, able to build a programme schedule from scratch, identify critical path, and keep it current
• Comfortable building structure in an ambiguous environment, pragmatic over bureaucratic
• Clear, direct communicator in English; German is an advantage

Destinus is focused on propulsion and product development programmes for solid rocket motors, pyrotechnic components, and related systems.

The propulsion team is scaling and building a dedicated group of Technical Project Managers, working closely with engineers and team leads.