Lead Propulsion Test Campaign Engineer

Destinus; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Destinus in the Netherlands is seeking an organized and technically strong R&D Test Engineer to join our propulsion team, owning end-to-end test campaigns for turbojet engine components and full engine testing.

You will translate requirements into detailed test plans, manage schedules, and coordinate cross-functional teams while ensuring safety, data quality, and rigorous documentation. Proficiency in MATLAB/Python is valued.

Qualifications

• 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 propulsion systems.
• Strong understanding of gas turbine engine thermodynamics, performance cycles, and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage end-to-end test campaigns for turbojet engines and components, defining objectives and acceptance requirements.
• Build and maintain test campaign schedules, coordinating test cell availability and instrumentation needs.
• Translate design and aerodynamics requirements into detailed test plans, procedures, and instrumentation matrices with traceability.
• Act as main contact for campaigns, coordinating cross-functional teams from preparation to close-out.
• Track campaign progress, risks, and actions, defining mitigation plans.

Skills

Test campaign planning

Project management

Data analysis

Technical communication

Hands-on testing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

LabVIEW

HBM Catman

Excel

Job description

Destinus in the Netherlands is seeking an organized and technically strong R&D Test Engineer to join our propulsion team, owning end-to-end test campaigns for turbojet engine components and full engine testing.

You will translate requirements into detailed test plans, manage schedules, and coordinate cross-functional teams while ensuring safety, data quality, and rigorous documentation. Proficiency in MATLAB/Python is valued.