R&D Test Engineer

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage end-to-end test campaigns for turbojet engines and associated components
• Build and maintain detailed test campaign schedules, coordinating test cell availability and instrumentation needs
• Translate design and aerodynamics requirements into detailed test plans, procedures, and instrumentation matrices
• Act as the main point of contact for test campaigns, coordinating design, aerodynamics, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams
• Track campaign progress, risks, and open actions, defining mitigation plans
• Oversee data acquisition and post-test analysis, ensuring results are consolidated into technical reports
• Define and prioritise post-processing and automation needs using MATLAB or Python
• Support calibration and quality control plans for critical sensors
• Contribute hands-on to test rig preparation, setup, and troubleshooting
• Lead root cause analysis for engine and test rig issues
• Ensure all test operations adhere to safety protocols and regulatory guidelines

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in test engineering or test campaign planning for turbojet, turbofan, or ramjet engines
• Strong understanding of gas turbine engine thermodynamics, performance cycles, and instrumentation
• Demonstrated project or campaign management skills
• Experience with data acquisition software such as HBM catman or National Instruments LabVIEW
• Proficiency with data analysis tools like MATLAB, Python, or Excel
• Ability to work hands-on in a test cell environment
• Fluency in English
• Familiarity with high-altitude flight testing considerations
• Knowledge of European aerospace standards (e.g., EASA)

About the Company

Destinus is a pioneer in aerospace innovation, working with trailblazing experts to shape the future of hypersonic flight.