Destinus

aerospace

FlightTestEngineer

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland FULL TIME
The Brief

“Flight Test Engineer at Destinus. Skills: Flight Test Engineer, unmanned aerial systems, aerospace programs, flight testing methodologies, data acquisition systems, data analysis software. Support engineering teams in defining and refining flight test requests, transforming technical objectives into efficient and structured flight test campaigns. Plan and coordinate flight test activities while ensuring safety remains at the center of every operation through detailed hazard identification and mi”

What You'll Achieve.

transforming technical objectives into efficient and structured flight test campaigns; drive technical decision-making and system improvements; improve testing efficiency

Industry & Context.

aerospace
Problems you'll solve

solving real-world challenges; solving problems directly in the field; solution-oriented

Eligibility Requirements

Willingness to travel internationally, support flight test operations on-site across Europe

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Relevant experience as a Flight Test Engineer, ideally within unmanned aerial systems or aerospace programs, Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field, understanding of flight testing methodologies, safety assessments, and test campaign execution, Experience working with data acquisition systems and data analysis software, Hands-on engineering mindset with the ability to adapt quickly in fast-paced testing environments, communication and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple teams and priorities, Willingness to travel internationally and support flight test operations on-site across Europe

What You'll Do.

Support engineering teams in defining and refining flight test requests

transforming technical objectives into efficient and structured flight test campaigns

Plan and coordinate flight test activities while ensuring safety remains at the center of every operation through detailed hazard identification and mitigation strategies

Define data acquisition requirements and collaborate on the development of robust testing and measurement solutions

Execute flight tests at multiple test sites across Europe

working hands-on with advanced aerospace systems in dynamic operational environments

Analyze flight test data

identify key findings

conclusive reports that drive technical decision-making and system improvements

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

collaborate on the development of robust testing and measurement solutions; Work closely with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, operations, and program management to accelerate development cycles and improve testing efficiency; collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams

Communication Scope

communication and organizational skills; clear, conclusive reports

Process & Methodology

test campaign execution, coordinate flight test activities, accelerate development cycles

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