Senior Testing Engineer

Qabird; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market competitive salary

Long-term cooperation and development

Professional development

Job summary

Qabird seeks an experienced aerospace test engineer to lead test planning, execution, and reporting for Hydrogen Powertrain systems in aerospace applications.

You will develop test plans and acceptance criteria for HAPSS subsystems, build testing rigs, capture data, and drive verification activities to meet certification requirements. Travel to suppliers and partner sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in aerospace/mechanical/electrical engineering is required; master's preferred.
• Experience with test plans, procedures, and verification in high-stakes environments.
• Knowledge of aviation testing standards and safety requirements is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical authority for test planning, execution, and reporting.
• Develop and document test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria for HAPSS subsystems.
• Design, build, and maintain test rigs and instrumentation for testing.
• Execute test campaigns, analyze data, and prepare reports.
• Support failure investigations and root cause analysis from test data.
• Contribute to certification test readiness reviews and traceability.

Skills

Test & measurement

System integration

Aerospace engineering

Communication under pressure

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Master's degree advantage

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Job description

About this role

Your mission

You will play a key role in the development & integration of Hydrogen Powertrain technologies in a variety of aerospace applications. You will be part of a highly motivated team working in a fast-paced environment delivering pioneering engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as technical authority for system and component test planning, execution, and reporting, while fostering innovative and creative solutions that meet aviation certification and safety standards.
• Strong working knowledge of aviation testing standards.
• Develop and document test plans, test procedures, and acceptance criteria for HAPSS subsystems, including fuel cells, power electronics, thermal, and control systems.
• Design, build, and maintain test rigs, benches, and instrumentation required for component and system-level testing.
• Execute test campaigns, capture and analyze test data, and prepare test reports in accordance with applicable procedures and regulations.
• Support failure investigations and root cause analysis based on test data and observed anomalies.
• Contribute to technical review gates and certification test readiness reviews.
• Ensure test traceability to system requirements and support verification & validation closure.
• Provide onsite support during HAPSS partner & suppliers' testing efforts.
• Coordinate with electrical, control, mechanical & hydrogen system suppliers in the development, integration, and testing of cooling, power generation and distribution systems related to HAPSS.

Job requirements

Your luggage

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or closely related field) is required. Master's degree in a relevant field is an advantage.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Knowledge of test and measurement instrumentation and data acquisition systems. Knowledge of safety standards for software and complex electronic hardware is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in novel system development engineering surroundings.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas is a plus: Hydrogen storage – hydrogen distribution, Fuel Cell Systems, High Voltage Design, Combined HV and LV Architecture, DC/DC and AC/DC Power Conversion, Wire Harnesses, EMI Mitigation, Electric Motors, Industrial PLC experience
• Demonstrated ability to understand complex engineering challenges and deliver timely solutions.
• System specs, traceability, and verification infrastructure knowledge.
• System functional test plans, including software testing and verification.
• System safety assessments, failure hazard analysis, and certification test plans.
• Strong communication skills and experience working under pressure in a small high performing team.
• Occasional travel to suppliers and industry events.
• Occasional travel in and out of country to supplier/partner sites.

What we offer

• Contributing to realize the vision on true zero emission aviation: a revolution in the aerospace!
• An inspiring working environment in a highly motivated team with mixed experiences and backgrounds.
• Market competitive salary and secondary conditions.
• Long term cooperation with continuous professional development.