Test Engineer
Posted 8 days ago by SGI
Test Engineer - Defense Sector
Location: Loncin, Belgium
️ About the Role
Our client are seeking a Test Engineer to support the design and validation of advanced defense technologies. The successful candidate will lead the planning, execution, and analysis of experimental tests to verify system performance and ensure compliance with technical specifications. This is a hands-on engineering role requiring cross-functional collaboration and technical autonomy.
Key Responsibilities
Develop detailed test plans and protocols, aligned with relevant technical and regulatory standards
Coordinate test preparations and executions, assign tasks, and manage on-site test operations
Analyze test results, prepare documentation, and distribute reports to key stakeholders
Maintain accurate records and ensure proper data storage and archiving
Organize and lead Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) prior to major test campaigns or demonstrations
Define and select instrumentation appropriate for measuring physical parameters, with a focus on vibration analysis
Oversee the maintenance and calibration of test equipment, including sensors, data acquisition systems, and cameras
Support continuous improvement within the testing department
Participate in design reviews to offer input on system testability and accessibility
Conduct test campaigns on-site and at external locations, including military ranges (3-5 trips per year, 3-15 days each)
Ideal Candidate Profile
Degree in engineering (testing, instrumentation, electromechanical, electronics, or similar)
Proven experience in a similar testing role, ideally in complex system environments
Knowledge of instrumentation, signal processing, and data analysis
Experience with test systems such as vibration platforms, thermal chambers, strain gauges, and pressure sensors
Familiarity with special measurements (vibration, strain); radar and acoustic testing is a plus
Comfortable working in multidisciplinary teams and under strict safety protocols
Willing and available to travel abroad for test campaigns
Familiar with standards such as MIL-STD-810 or similar is an advantage
Professional working proficiency in English and French
Strong communication and organizational skills