Test Engineer (f/m/d)

Latitude; Reims; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 2 days/week

Relocation support

Team events

Job summary

Latitude is seeking a Test Engineer to set up test stands for high-thrust rocket engines, and to oversee the development and management of test procedures ensuring performance, reliability, and safety across propulsion programs.

You will lead test campaigns, drive risk analyses, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate test bench integration (electrical, mechanical, fluid), and contribute to new qualification plans while collaborating in an international environment.

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of experience in operations or test execution within the space, aerospace, or defense industry.
• Strong knowledge of operations and field activities.
• Proficiency in technical English.

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage test campaigns and test stands.
• Lead risk analyses and safety studies for test campaigns.
• Coordinate test bench integration (electrical, mechanical, fluid).
• Contribute to test plans, measurement plans, and qualification tests.
• Oversee documentation and traceability of anomalies and change requests.

Skills

Operations knowledge

Test execution

Field activities

Product lifecycle

Project management

Technical English

Education

Experience in operations/test execution in space/aerospace/defense

Job description

As a Test Engineer, you will be responsible for setting up test stands for high-thrust rocket engines. You will ensure the development and management of test procedures, and you will conduct rigorous testing to validate the engines' performance, reliability, and safety. You will contribute directly to the optimization of propulsion systems.

Tasks & missions

The responsibilities are:

• Depending on the test campaign, may be assigned the role of Test Campaign Manager or serve as a fluid, electrical, or mechanical assistant to the Campaign Manager.
• Ensures the technical and operational management of the assigned test campaign.
• Validates operational risk analyses and implements risk mitigation actions.
• Leads the integration activities of one or more test benches (infrastructure, electrical, mechanical, fluid systems).
• Monitors the schedule and budget of the test campaign.
• Participates in design reviews for one or more test benches.
• Contributes to the definition of test plans and measurement plans for test specimens.
• Writes qualification test plans for one or more test benches.
• Establishes the operations plan for test campaigns.
• Oversees the preparation of test documentation: procedures, SOPs.
• Leads the development of automated procedures.
• Ensures traceability and reporting of anomalies and change requests to the design teams.
• Leads anomaly review boards.
• Leads safety studies related to the execution of test campaigns.
• Contributes to the definition of qualification test plans and combined test campaigns.

Preferred experience & skills

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of operations, test execution, and field activities
• Good understanding of the product development lifecycle
• Basic project management skills: scheduling and budgeting
• Proficiency in technical English

Soft Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and rigor
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills and sense of responsibility

Education & Experience:

• 10 to 15 years of experience in operations or test execution within the space, aerospace, or defense industry

At Latitude, we believe that building a rocket is a collective adventure, one that requires excellence, trust and a healthy work environment.

We offer a work setting designed to support both performance and well-being:

• A structured training and development plan, supporting skills development throughout your career (technical expertise, project management, leadership, and soft skills)
• Remote work: on average up to 2 days per week for eligible roles
• Regular team and company-wide events, as well as support for employee-led initiatives
• A friendly workplace with social spaces, free tea and coffee, and Latitude merch to welcome you on board.

An international and open-minded environment

Latitude is an international company, working in a English-French speaking environment.

• English is essential for working at Latitude, as many of our projects, tools, and interactions are international.
• If you are not fully fluent yet, no worries, what matters most is your openness and willingness to improve - language courses can be part of the journey (French or English).

We value diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives, and we believe it strengthens both our teams and our engineering.

Relocation support

For full-time candidates relocating, especially those coming from abroad and needing un petit coup de pouce, we work with specialized relocation partners to support:

• Housing search
• Visa and residence permit processes (for you and your family)
• Understanding the French administrative system.

Our HR team will be there to guide you every step of the way.

What's next?

• We review your profile and schedule a short call (approximately 30 minutes) to understand your current situation, your motivations and expectations for this role, while outlining the next steps.
• If we're aligned, you'll meet with the Head of Department and a member of the HR team for an interview (approximately 1 to 1.5 hours). Depending on the position, a technical test may sometimes be part of the process.
• Some roles may include a second interview with a peer and/or a C-level leader. For on-site interviews, you may also have the opportunity to meet the team and visit our facilities and factory.
• We then share our final decision and discuss together how the role, responsibilities and conditions can best match your expectations and our needs.

Our goal is to provide a supportive and respectful recruitment experience, giving you the right environment to express your skills, personality, and full potential.