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Quality Assurance
Lichtenau, Germany
ATMOS Space Cargo is seeking an experienced Test Engineer for Re-entry Systems to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and analyzing test campaigns for inflatable re-entry structures and advanced gas-barrier materials. You will develop innovative test methods, validate hardware performance, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our spacecraft through hands-on engineering and data-driven analysis.
Key responsibilities
- You will plan, execute, and evaluate mechanical and structural test campaigns for our re-entry systems and their subsystems.
- You will design, build, operate, and continuously improve mechanical test rigs, breadboards, and experimental setups.
- You will develop and refine test procedures, validation methods, and internal testing standards to ensure reliable and repeatable results.
- You will develop data acquisition systems and analyze test data using Python, MATLAB, or similar engineering tools.
- You will support manufacturing, integration, and quality assurance activities throughout the hardware development lifecycle.
- You will collaborate closely with design engineers to validate concepts and implement design improvements based on test results.
- You will document test results, prepare technical reports, and communicate findings to internal stakeholders.
- You will support project planning and coordinate testing activities with internal teams and external partners.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in mechanical testing, validation, or product development, ideally in aerospace, automotive, defense, or another high-performance engineering environment
- Hands-on experience with structural testing, prototype development, and experimental validation
- Strong understanding of structural mechanics and mechanical systems
- Experience with sensor integration and data acquisition systems, including pressure transducers, strain gauges, load cells, or comparable instrumentation
- Proficiency in Python and/or MATLAB for engineering analysis, automation, and data evaluation
- Experience developing structured test procedures and documenting engineering results
- Strong analytical thinking, practical problem-solving skills, and a proactive, hands-on mindset
- Excellent written and spoken English
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 6/29/2026