Flight Test Engineer

Destinus

Flight Test Engineer responsible for flight test campaigns and data analysis at Destinus. Collaborating with teams to enhance aerospace innovations and execute complex flight operations.

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

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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, and deliver clear, conclusive reports that drive technical decision-making and system improvements
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, operations, and program management to accelerate development cycles and improve testing efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Strong 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
Strong 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

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 Engineer 🔥 52 minutes ago 🏢🏡 Zürich – Hybrid ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior ⚙️ Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
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, and deliver clear, conclusive reports that drive technical decision-making and system improvements
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, operations, and program management to accelerate development cycles and improve testing efficiency 🎯 Requirements
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
Strong 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
Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple teams and priorities
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Hard Skills & Tools

flight test engineeringdata acquisition systemsdata analysis softwareflight testing methodologieshazard identificationmitigation strategiestest campaign executionaerospace systemstechnical decision-makingsystem improvements

Soft Skills

strong communicationorganizational skillsadaptabilityteam coordinationinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailcollaborationtime managementleadership

Certifications

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