Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer

Destinus

Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer developing UAV systems to push aerospace technology forward. Collaborating with flight test teams to ensure reliable data acquisition and system validation.

Posted 5/11/2026full-timeZürich • 🇨🇭 SwitzerlandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with engineering and flight test teams to identify and define data acquisition requirements for flight campaigns
Design and develop complete flight test instrumentation systems including hardware, software, telemetry architecture, and sensor integration
Define and implement telemetry systems and ground stations capable of delivering reliable real time flight data
Install, calibrate, validate, and maintain instrumentation systems on unmanned aerial platforms
Ensure accurate, high quality data acquisition during flight testing activities
Support flight test operations on site and troubleshoot instrumentation issues in fast paced environments
Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to continuously improve testing capabilities and data reliability
Contribute to the development of scalable and efficient instrumentation processes for future programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant experience as a Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer or in a similar instrumentation role within aerospace environments
Aerospace background is mandatory
Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
Strong understanding of data acquisition systems, telemetry systems, and sensor technologies
Experience integrating and validating instrumentation hardware and software
Ability to work hands on with flight hardware in demanding test environments
Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to collaborate across technical teams
Willingness to travel internationally to support flight test activities
Experience working with unmanned systems is highly valued

Benefits

Comp & perks

🌐 Worldwide ❌ Jobs You've Hidden ⭐️ Saved Jobs ✅ Applied Jobs ✉️ Email Alerts 👤 Account Destinus Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 201 - 500 employees Founded 2021 🚀 Aerospace Aerospace Destinus is an expanding European company specializing in autonomous flight systems for diverse applications, both civilian and defense. The company is involved in the design and production of flight systems across all speed ranges, including future hypersonic speeds, with expertise in system design, airframes, turbojet engines, flight software, and AI. Destinus is driven by a mission to innovate in aerospace, aiming for a more connected and safer world through advancements in autonomy, speed, and flight system efficiency. Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer 🔥 52 minutes ago 🏢🏡 Zürich – Hybrid ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 👷🏻‍♀️ Engineer Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Work closely with engineering and flight test teams to identify and define data acquisition requirements for flight campaigns
Design and develop complete flight test instrumentation systems including hardware, software, telemetry architecture, and sensor integration
Define and implement telemetry systems and ground stations capable of delivering reliable real time flight data
Install, calibrate, validate, and maintain instrumentation systems on unmanned aerial platforms
Ensure accurate, high quality data acquisition during flight testing activities
Support flight test operations on site and troubleshoot instrumentation issues in fast paced environments
Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to continuously improve testing capabilities and data reliability
Contribute to the development of scalable and efficient instrumentation processes for future programs 🎯 Requirements
Relevant experience as a Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer or in a similar instrumentation role within aerospace environments
Aerospace background is mandatory
Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
Strong understanding of data acquisition systems, telemetry systems, and sensor technologies
Experience integrating and validating instrumentation hardware and software
Ability to work hands on with flight hardware in demanding test environments
Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to collaborate across technical teams
Willingness to travel internationally to support flight test activities
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Hard Skills & Tools

data acquisition systemstelemetry systemssensor technologiesinstrumentation hardwareinstrumentation softwareflight test instrumentationcalibrationvalidationunmanned aerial platformsflight test operations

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganizational skillscollaborationtroubleshootingadaptabilityproblem-solvingteamworkattention to detailtime managementability to work under pressure

Certifications

Master’s degree in Aerospace EngineeringMaster’s degree in Mechanical Engineering