Head of Kinetics

About the role

Destinus develops Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for the defense industry and partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide. As Head of Kinetics, you lead the entire kinetics production operations from strategy to execution, ensuring every product meets the highest safety and performance standards. The role works closely with engineering, R&D and quality teams, and involves mentoring a team of specialists in energetic materials.

Key responsibilities

• Lead kinetics production operations end-to-end, from strategy to execution.
• Collaborate with engineering, R&D and quality teams to turn concepts into operational capabilities.
• Oversee manufacturing processes and implement robust safety protocols.
• Drive efficiency improvements and mentor a team of specialists in energetic materials.
• Decide on production priorities, resource allocation and compliance, so every deliverable is ready for demanding missions.

Required profile

• Extensive experience producing explosives, pyrotechnics or energetic materials in aerospace, defense or similar high-regulation industries.
• Proven leadership of technical teams in a high-stakes environment.
• Deep understanding of safety, compliance and quality standards for energetic materials.
• Hands-on expertise in process optimization and problem-solving under pressure.
• Strategic mindset able to turn long-term objectives into actionable production plans.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, decisive and calm under pressure.