Automation Engineer - Test Systems for UAV Electronics

Destinusgroup; Hengelo; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Destinusgroup is seeking an Automation Engineer for the Production/Testing Team, focused on automating test activities for electronic systems and lab setups. You will collaborate with R&D and Production to develop robust software and hardware test solutions, improving efficiency, repeatability, and reliability.

The role involves designing automation for test rigs, building web interfaces, and contributing to test system architectures. A hands-on, lab‑oriented mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong programming and automation skills.
• Proficiency in Python (primary language).
• Knowledge of additional programming languages (e.g. C/C++, JavaScript) is a plus.
• Hands-on, problem-solving mindset.
• Experience with PCB design, testing, or debugging.
• Web development experience for building test user interfaces.
• Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation (oscilloscopes, power supplies, DAQ systems, sensors).
• CAD design experience and 3D printing for prototyping fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions for test activities.
• Write scripts and software applications to control test rigs, measurement instruments, and data acquisition systems.
• Develop and maintain software interfaces, including web-based interfaces, for test control and monitoring.
• Contribute to the definition of test system architectures (hardware + software).
• Support debugging and troubleshooting of electronic systems under test.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for test tools and procedures.

Skills

Python

Automation

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem-solving

Hands-on engineering

Tools

C/C++

JavaScript

Web interfaces

Oscilloscopes

DAQ systems

CAD

3D printing

Job description

Destinusgroup is seeking an Automation Engineer for the Production/Testing Team, focused on automating test activities for electronic systems and lab setups. You will collaborate with R&D and Production to develop robust software and hardware test solutions, improving efficiency, repeatability, and reliability.

The role involves designing automation for test rigs, building web interfaces, and contributing to test system architectures. A hands-on, lab‑oriented mindset is essential.