Propulsion Test Technician

About the role

The Destinus engineering team is seeking a Propulsion Test Technician to support the preparation, assembly, operation, and maintenance of propulsion test activities at our Payerne test facility. Working directly alongside propulsion test engineers, you will ensure test benches, ground support equipment and instrumentation are ready, safe and operational for each campaign.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare test benches, ground support equipment and instrumentation for propulsion and pyrotechnic campaigns, including mechanical assembly, connections and pre‑test checks.
• Assemble rocket motors and pyrotechnic devices onto test rigs following detailed procedures and safety protocols.
• Support test operations by monitoring systems, operating ground support equipment and assisting engineers throughout campaigns.
• Perform post‑test teardown, inspection and data collection, documenting findings and flagging anomalies.
• Carry out scheduled and corrective maintenance of test benches, GSE and facility equipment, maintaining logs and highlighting items for engineering review.

Required profile

• Vocational training as a Polymechaniker/in, mechanic or equivalent hands‑on technical qualification.
• Several years of experience in technical support, test operations or maintenance within an industrial, aerospace or defence environment.
• Ability to read and follow assembly procedures, test plans and work instructions accurately.
• Methodical, safety‑conscious attitude with no shortcuts in a safety‑critical test environment.
• Fluent in English; French and/or German are a strong advantage for the Payerne site.

Required skills

• Mechanical assembly
• Fluid systems handling
• Instrumentation connections
• Test bench maintenance
• Calibration procedures
• Handling energetic or pyrotechnic materials