Engine Test and Operations Engineer

Destinus; München; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A cutting-edge aerospace firm in Munich is seeking an Engineer to manage engine test operations. You will operate and optimize test benches, analyze performance data, and ensure safety compliance. An engineering degree in a related field and experience with propulsion testing are essential. Join us for groundbreaking projects that redefine the defense industry and impact the future of aerospace.

Leistungen

Work on cutting-edge projects

Collaborate with top engineers worldwide

Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth company

Make a real impact on aerospace innovation

Qualifikationen

• Experience in engine test operations or similar experimental environments.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and engine behavior.
• Familiarity with safety regulations for test environments is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Run engine test bench operations including setup and shutdown.
• Analyze engine performance and collaborate with engineers.
• Maintain and upgrade test bench equipment for reliability.

Kenntnisse

Engine test operations

Mechanical systems

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

Analytical thinking

Ausbildung

Engineering degree in mechanical, aerospace, propulsion

Relevant PhD or strong professional track record

Tools

Instrumentation

Data acquisition systems

Control equipment

Jobbeschreibung

About the role

Imagine being at the heart of propulsion testing where engines meet reality and performance becomes data. You will operate, maintain, and optimize test benches that push propulsion systems to their limits. This is a role for someone who wants to be close to the action, enabling real world validation for engines that power next generation of aerospace platforms.

At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.

What You’ll Do

• Running engine test bench operations including setup, test execution, monitoring, and shutdown
• Analyzing engine performance behavior and collaborating with propulsion engineers to interpret results
• Maintaining and upgrading test bench equipment to ensure operational reliability and safety
• Supporting test campaigns by preparing engines, instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition systems
• Troubleshooting issues in real time to ensure test continuity and safety compliance
• Contributing to process improvements and helping define best practices for test operations and test rig maintenance

What You’ll Need

• Engineering degree in mechanical, aerospace, propulsion, or a closely related field.
• Experience in engine test operations, propulsion testing, test benches, or similar experimental environments.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and engine behavior.
• Ability to work with instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and control equipment.
• Technical curiosity is paired with analytical thinking for interpreting complex test data.
• You may come with a highly relevant PhD alone or with a strong professional track record.
• Familiarity with safety regulations for test environments is a plus.

Who You Are

You love being where engineering meets reality. You stay calm during testing, think fast when something unexpected happens, and enjoy working in environments where precision and safety matter. You learn quickly, take ownership of complex tasks, and collaborate naturally with technicians, engineers, and cross functional teams. You thrive in environments where innovation moves fast and every test pushes the boundary of what is possible.

Why Join Us?

• ✨ The Thrill of the Future – Work on cutting-edge projects that redefine aerospace.
• ✨ Global Innovation Hub – Collaborate with top engineers from all over the world.
• ✨ Fast-Paced & High-Growth – Experience the rush of working in a rapidly expanding company.
• ✨ Real Impact – Your work won’t be theoretical—it will shape the future of flight.

Destinus is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity in our companies and our teams and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.

🚀 Destinus – Challenge the limits of time, space, and human potential.