Space Opto-Mechatronics Test Engineer

Aerospacelab; Mont-Saint-Guibert; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerospacelab in Belgium is seeking a highly capable engineer to design and execute tests for opto-mechatronic systems and space-oriented equipment. You will work on data acquisition, processing and reporting, and help extend test facilities to support prototype development and qualification.

Ideal candidates hold an MSc in engineering, are motivated to learn multidisciplinary tasks, and have interest in environmental testing and scripting with Python or C++.

Qualifications

• MSc in University Degree in electromechanical engineering (preferred), electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or similar.
• Open to juniors: no previous work experience required, but a strong motivation to learn and work on multidisciplinary tasks.
• Knowledge or experience/interest in environmental testing.
• Measurement concepts and tools and their application in practice.
• Data acquisition and measurement automation.
• Data analysis, plotting and reporting.
• Knowledge of a scripting language like Python, C++,…
• Hands-on abilities and adaption skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, design and execute tests for prototypes of opto-mechatronic systems, as well as the test data acquisition, processing, analysis and reporting, especially for space equipment.
• Use testing equipment and adapt it to specific tests, particularly in space qualification contexts (e.g. thermal vacuum chambers, thermal chambers or shakers).
• Design work for test equipment, assist in prototype development, operations, etc.
• Extend capabilities of test facilities or build new test setups.
• Provide input from a testing perspective and feed back to the rest of the team.

Skills

Python

C++

Data analysis

Measurement automation

Hands-on skills

Education

MSc in electromechanical engineering

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

About Aerospacelab

Our mission is supported by an ambitious vertically integrated approach: design & manufacture of small satellites combined with development of earth observation services.

Since its creation in 2018, the company has already grown substantially. Our team gathers more than 25 engineering expertise, from hardware design to software development & data science.

In 2025, Aerospacelab counts offices in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium), Toulouse (France), Lausanne (Switzerland) and US West Coast with more than 350 full-time employees, with the ambition to position itself as the European leader in small satellites.

Your mission

• Prepare, design and execute tests for prototypes of opto-mechatronic systems, as well as the test data acquisition, processing, analysis and reporting. Especially applied (but not limited to) space equipment.
• You use the testing equipment available and adapt it to specific tests, especially in the context of space qualification (e.g. use of thermal vacuum chambers, thermal chambers or shakers).
• This will also include a large design work for test equipment, assist in prototype development, operations etc
• Extending the capabilities of our test facilities or building entirely new test setups is part of your job.
• You provide input to the rest of the team from a testing perspective and feed their input back

Must have

• MSc in University Degree in electromechanical engineering (preferred), electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or similar
• Open to juniors: no previous work experience required, but a strong motivation to learn and work on multidisciplinary tasks.
• Knowledge or experience/interest in environmental testing
• • Measurement concepts and tools and their application in practice
  • Data acquisition and measurement automation
  • Data analysis, plotting and reporting
• Knowledge of a scripting language like Python, C++,…
• Hands-on abilities and adaption skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with optical components and systems: laser diodes, optical fibers (principles and handling), photodiodes…
• Interest in optical systems
• Experience with thermal and vacuum, or vibration tests is beneficial
• Experience in space-oriented AITV processes
• Good organization and planification skills