Test Engineer - Ground

Highlights

• Execute burn-in tests and validate launch systems to prevent flight failures.
• Maintain ground-based Iron Bird to test reactions to simulated failures.
• Build regression library of edge cases cleared before flight integration.

What they offer

• VSOP options and competitive salary
• Relocation support up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
• €500/£450 yearly learning allowance
• Gym membership and mental health support via Nilo.health
• Regular company events and monthly social allowances
• 22 weeks fully paid primary and 6 weeks secondary parental leave
• 5 days family emergency leave and hands-on onboarding program

Ideal candidate

Mission-driven test engineer passionate about de-risking complex aerospace systems on the ground to ensure safe flight. Thrives on rigorous lab testing, root-cause analysis, and ethical defence tech for democracies.

Requirements

• Deep technical understanding of Ground Control Stations, launchers, tracking antennas and ruggedized power systems
• Ability to sniff and analyse ground-to-air communication protocols to de-risk latency and packet loss
• Experience building and maintaining HIL and SIL environments to simulate flight triggers
• Competence in vibration, thermal and EMI stress testing for field survivability
• Skilled in oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and protocol analysers for root-cause analysis