Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer

The position of Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer at Destinus places you at the heart of a company that is reshaping the defense sector with advanced unmanned aerial vehicles. Destinus creates high‑performance UAVs for government and defense partners worldwide, emphasizing speed, precision and cost efficiency while pushing aerospace technology forward. In this role you will partner closely with engineering and flight‑test groups to pinpoint data‑capture needs for each flight campaign. You will be responsible for conceiving and building complete instrumentation suites, covering everything from hardware and software to telemetry layouts and sensor integration. Tasks include defining reliable real‑time telemetry and ground‑station solutions, installing, calibrating, validating and maintaining the equipment on UAV platforms, and guaranteeing high‑quality data collection throughout test flights. On‑site support during flight operations, rapid troubleshooting, and collaboration with cross‑disciplinary teams to enhance testing capability and data fidelity are also key duties. The job requires proven experience as a Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer or a comparable role in an aerospace setting, with a mandatory aerospace background. A master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline is essential. Candidates must possess a solid grasp of data‑acquisition, telemetry and sensor technologies, as well as hands‑on expertise integrating and qualifying hardware and software in demanding test environments. Strong communication, organizational abilities and the willingness to travel internationally for flight‑test support are also required. Experience with unmanned systems is especially valued, and the ideal candidate thrives in a rapid‑change environment where precision and teamwork are paramount. The position offers the chance to work both in the lab and on the flight line, contributing directly to the evolution of autonomous flight capabilities.