Automation Engineer – Test Systems

About the role

Destinus develops Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for the defense industry and works with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide. It is looking for an Automation Engineer to join its Production/Testing team, with a strong focus on automating test activities for electronic systems and laboratory setups. The role works closely with R&D and Production teams and contributes to software and hardware solutions that improve test efficiency, repeatability and reliability.

Key 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 ones, for test control and monitoring.
• Contribute to defining test system architectures (hardware and software).
• Support debugging and troubleshooting of electronic systems under test.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for test tools and procedures.

Required profile

• Hands-on engineer comfortable working at the intersection of hardware and software, moving between lab setups, electronic systems and automation code.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional software and hardware teams.
• Experience with complex hardware test environments.

Required skills

• Strong programming and automation skills; Python is the primary language.
• Additional languages such as C/C++ or JavaScript are a plus.
• PCB design, testing or debugging experience.
• Web development experience for test user interfaces.
• Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation (oscilloscopes, power supplies, DAQ systems, sensors).
• CAD design experience and 3D printing for prototyping fixtures, enclosures or test accessories.