Test Engineer

Interlancing Job detail 2026-05-29T10:19:44+00:00Airbus Test Engineer Airbus Locatie: Vijfhuizen, Noord-Holland Startdatum: 3 augustus 2026 Uren p/w: 40 uur p/w Looptijd: 12 maanden Type: Interlancing / detachering Vakgebied: Techniek Sluitingsdatum: :00 Reageer direct Omschrijving opdracht Test Engineer | 40 hr | Leiden area | Space industry | Testing | Start date: ASAP | Duration: 1 year deta-vast | Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands Start date: As soon as possible Hours: 40 hours per week (minimum 32 hours on-site) Location: Leiden Duration: 1 year deta-vast, thereafter a possible option for a permanent position Reason: More capacity needed Company description At Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands, we work at the frontiers of technology in one of the most challenging and rapidly changing industries in the world: Space. Our products and services - including Solar Arrays, Launcher Structures, Instruments and Optical Communication - are among the best in the world. They enable missions that are of great importance for our everyday life on Earth, such as satellite navigation, communications, climate research and monitoring of air quality. At our state-of-the-art facilities, a team of over 200 dedicated professionals work on the design, development, assembly, testing and delivery of space products and services. About the role For the AIT (Assembly, Integration & Test) department, Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands is looking for a Test Engineer. In this role, you will support the testing of Solar Array subsystems and components used in satellite missions. You will be responsible for preparing, executing and documenting tests to verify that products meet the required quality and performance standards before delivery. Working closely with AIT , Team Leaders and fellow Engineers, you will contribute to the successful execution of large international space programs. Your role & responsibilities • Prepare and execute functional and qualification tests on Solar Array components and subsystems; • Support the verification and validation of products throughout the development process; • Analyse test results and report findings; • Prepare test documentation and technical reports; • Work closely with engineering teams to resolve technical issues; • Contribute to continuous improvements within the testing process; • Support multiple space projects simultaneously. Your profile You are an analytical engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges and working in a structured high-tech environment. You bring: • Bachelor's degree (HBO) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or similar; • Approximately 2-5 years of relevant experience; • Experience within a technical or high-tech manufacturing environment; • Experience with CAD software; • Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word; • Strong communication skills in English; • A proactive and quality-driven mindset; • Experience within the aerospace or space industry is considered a plus. What we offer • A unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge space technology; • A challenging role within an international aerospace organization; • Collaboration with highly skilled engineering teams; • Exposure to complex satellite development programs; • A one-year deta-vast assignment with the possibility of permanent employment. Eisen • Aerospace • English language • high-tech manufacturing • Microsoft Office