Careers at the von Karman Institute: Construct the future together! Today, we are looking for a Test Engineer to support engineering and testing activities for our ‘Aerospace’ team, part of our Project Office Service. Your responsibilities: In this function, you will oversee, design, and realize the main technical tasks related to our aerospace facilities and laboratory operation with the support of our technical services (design office, workshop, electronic lab, instrumentation lab, facility technicians…). Among these tasks, you will: prepare and participate to measurement campaigns on a wide range of research projects for the space and defence agencies and for the aerospace industry prepare and integrate experimental equipment with researchers and students ensure the quality and operation of our unique aerospace test facilities (e.g., high-speed wind tunnels, low density test facility, ….) and associated instrumentation by coordinating their maintenance, calibration and constant upgrades. Job requirements You are an enthusiastic person with a passion for mechanical and/or electrical systems. You can work well in a team, and you are interested in aerospace research. Industrial Engineer (MSc) – mechanics or electromechanics Previous experience is a plus but not generally required Solid technical and engineering background (good knowledge of mechanical design, good programming skills) Familiar with CAD tools (e.g., CATIA), FEA tools (e.g., Ansys Mechanical) and programming languages (e.g. Python) Knowledge of programming environments for data acquisition and instrument control (e.g., Labview) is an asset Out-of-the-box thinking, and problem-solving abilities are a strong asset Fluent in French and/or Dutch and a working knowledge of English Ability to cooperate with other engineers, and focus on team goals We offer A permanent full-time contract. An attractive salary package, including pension-, hospitalization- and dental insurance, as well as other fringe benefits. A stimulating and challenging job in an enthusiastic and growing team of young aerospace researchers An international work environment with a chance to work with students as part of a research and educational institute Eligibility Criteria As the von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone who meets the eligibility criteria below is encouraged to apply for this position. meet the requirements for the duties concerned. be a citizen of one of the following VKI partner countries: EU member countries NATO member countries Important: Applications must contain CV and motivation letter. CV must clearly indicate the exact dates of countries of residence in the last 5 years. Please apply online, do NOT send your application by email. About the organization For 75 years as an international centre of excellence in fluid dynamics, the von Karman Institute (VKI) brings together young engineers and scientists from all over the world to study, improve their skills and perform their research. “A scientist studies what is, whereas an engineer creates what never was“ Théodore von Kármán Besides its mission of education, the von Karman Institute gathers top-level scientists and engineers to work on very challenging projects as the next generation of engines, new propulsion concepts, new green energy, the safety of industry, solutions for a cleaner space, the Mission to Mars and many other fields of research which can make the difference for the humankind. Those scientists have access to more than 50 wind tunnels and test rigs, some of them unique in the world to help them in their projects. VKI is a team of people looking in the same direction, for a better future, not only scientists and engineers but also students, PhD candidates, PostDocs, IT, Human Resources, accountants, librarians, designers, technicians and more von Karman Site Location: Close to Brussels @ Rhode-Saint-Genèse (Flemish-Brabant)