Test Engineer for re-entry systems (m/f/d)
Job description
ATMOS Space Cargo is seeking a skilled Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Aerospace Engineer for a 2-year fixed-term project role. In this position, you will work on internal and external projects related to the testing, validation, and quality control of inflatable structures and gas-barrier materials. In addition, you will take on project management and planning responsibilities, supporting the coordination and execution of technology development activities at ATMOS.
Key responsibilities
- You will operate test stands and iterate on small-scale breadboards
- You will set and follow internal standards for manufacturing and testing
- You will plan and execute test campaigns and test setups of our re-entry structural elements
- You will supervise and support manufacturing and quality assurance activities
- You will develop testing approaches and data-acquisition systems
- You will be involved in the design making and design improvement process
Profile required
- Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Aerospace Engineering.
- Experience with hands-on testing of mechanical components
- Expertise in the area of technical textiles or fiber-reinforced composites.
- Strong skills with MATLAB, Python, and the development of data-driven engineering approaches
- Having worked with sensor data acquisition and integration such as pressure transducers, strain gauges, and load cells
- Good understanding of structural mechanics
Preferred qualifications
- Sound knowledge of fluid mechanics and thermal engineering
- Expertise in the area of technical textiles or fiber-reinforced composites
- CAD software and the use of the PDM (CATIA, SolidWorks or similar)
Company description
ATMOS was founded as a European company built on the values of freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law, and human rights. We are committed to protect these values by making our technology available to others who share the same values, strengthening infrastructure and innovation for prosperity on Earth.
Our team is multinational and diverse, with offices in Lichtenau and Strasbourg. We work in a collegial, hands-on culture where people support each other, take ownership, and keep learning every day. Motivation for the mission comes first — building spacecraft is not a nine-to-five pursuit. We align the mission, the team, and the individual in mutual dependence. This principle shapes our work environment where exceptional people, as committed as they are competent, can grow and contribute to a mission that matters.
On 3/9/2026