Technical Project Manager – Propulsion & Pyrotechnics

Über das Unternehmen

About the Role As the Destinus propulsion team scales, we are building a dedicated group of Technical Project Managers to own execution of product development programmes, covering solid rocket motors, pyrotechnic components, and related systems. This frees our engineers to focus on technical depth,

Deine Aufgaben

Deine Voraussetzungen

• What You’ll Do 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: supplier lead times, test facility scheduling, regulatory submissions, and customer milestones Proactively flag scope creep, resource conflicts, and schedule risk to the department head, with options, not just problems Contribute to building the PM structure, tools, and ways of working for the department alongside team leads and fellow TPMs Requirements What You’ll Need 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 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 6.