Aerospace Test Engineer – Lab & Qualification Specialist

Swissto12; Renens; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SWISSto12 in Lausanne, Switzerland, seeks a Test Engineer to plan, perform, and oversee mechanical, environmental, and materials testing for aerospace programs. You will work with Materials & Processes, Manufacturing, Quality and Production teams to ensure test readiness and data quality.

You will develop procedures, manage test setups and data acquisition, maintain laboratory facilities, and deliver technical reports to stakeholders, while adhering to ECSS, ASTM, MIL, ISO standards and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years in laboratory, environmental, materials, or mechanical testing.
• Hands-on experience with test equipment, environmental chambers, instrumentation.
• Ability to develop, interpret, and execute test plans and procedures.
• Knowledge of aerospace standards (ECSS, ASTM, MIL, ISO) is desirable.
• Excellent English (C1); French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and perform mechanical, environmental, and materials testing.
• Operate and monitor test equipment per procedures.
• Manage lab test requests and scheduling by priority.
• Develop and maintain test procedures and documentation.
• Define test setups, instrumentation, and data methods.
• Maintain lab equipment and environmental test facilities.
• Analyze results, investigate anomalies, and report findings.
• Ensure traceability, calibration, and data integrity.
• Support design verification and failure investigations.
• Ensure compliance with quality, aerospace and safety standards.

Skills

Test planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Materials/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Test equipment

Environmental chambers

Instrumentation

Data acquisition systems

Job description

SWISSto12 in Lausanne, Switzerland, seeks a Test Engineer to plan, perform, and oversee mechanical, environmental, and materials testing for aerospace programs. You will work with Materials & Processes, Manufacturing, Quality and Production teams to ensure test readiness and data quality.

You will develop procedures, manage test setups and data acquisition, maintain laboratory facilities, and deliver technical reports to stakeholders, while adhering to ECSS, ASTM, MIL, ISO standards and quality