Aerospace Test Engineer - Hypersonic Systems Validation

Destinus; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Destinus is seeking a Testing Engineer to validate aerospace systems, propulsion units, and UAV payloads, ensuring reliability, efficiency and safety under demanding conditions. You will design and execute test plans, analyze real-world performance data, and collaborate with engineering and quality teams to drive improvements across production and field testing.

This role places you at the forefront of hypersonic flight and UAV technology, with opportunities to work across multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering.
• Experience with aerospace testing methodologies.
• Proficiency with test instrumentation and data analysis tools.
• English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans for aerospace systems, propulsion units, and UAV payloads.
• Analyze test data to assess performance and identify optimization areas.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to refine designs based on test results.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and safety regulations.
• Manage testing facilities and ensure precise calibration.
• Lead failure investigations to improve reliability.
• Coordinate with suppliers and QA to integrate testing into production.
• Support field testing campaigns, including environmental tests.

Skills

Aerospace testing

Test instrumentation

Data acquisition

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

Aerodynamics knowledge

Problem solving

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

CFD/FEA tools

Job description

Destinus is seeking a Testing Engineer to validate aerospace systems, propulsion units, and UAV payloads, ensuring reliability, efficiency and safety under demanding conditions. You will design and execute test plans, analyze real-world performance data, and collaborate with engineering and quality teams to drive improvements across production and field testing.

This role places you at the forefront of hypersonic flight and UAV technology, with opportunities to work across multidisciplinary