Test Engineer
Capgemini • Machelen, Flanders, Belgium
Role & seniority
- Test Engineer (mid-level), minimum 2 years’ experience
Stack/tools
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Electro-mechanical engineering background
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Pyrotechnical testing domain knowledge (plus interest)
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IVVQ knowledge (advantage)
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Test facilities, reporting tools, manuals, training and capacity management
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Languages: French and English required; Polish/German a plus
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Travel: willingness to travel for campaigns and client support
Top 3 responsibilities
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Prepare, organize, and perform pyrotechnical trials across controlled facilities and military ranges; compile comprehensive test reports
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Contribute to global test planning, daily follow-up, and allocate test facilities to meet demand
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Establish and manage test capacities, create/maintain user manuals, train/assist backup personnel, and support firing campaigns abroad
Must-have skills
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Degree in electro-mechanical engineering or equivalent
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At least 2 years of relevant experience
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Strong technical documentation skills; meticulous and safety-focused
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Fluency in French and English; willing to travel
Nice-to-haves
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Polish or German language skills
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Experience in the Defense sector
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Pyrotechnical knowledge or demonstrated interest
Location & work type
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Liège, Belgium
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On-site role with domestic and international travel for testing campaigns and client support
Note: Capgemini Engineering offers global engineering services; role involves cross-functional collaboration, safety compliance, and hands-on testing in diverse environ
Full Description
At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.
Job Description Location: Liège
As a Test Engineer specializing in pyrotechnical testing, you will be responsible for conducting and managing critical trials in various environments, from controlled facilities to military firing ranges. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, timely, and comprehensive testing that meets the highest standards of quality and safety.
You will play a key role in
Preparing, organizing, and performing trials requested by other departments, including pyrotechnical product management, external facilities, and/or on military firing ranges Elaborating complete and timely test reports for all performed tests, ensuring thorough documentation of procedures and results Contributing to the global test planning process, including daily follow-up, and ensuring proper allocation of necessary test facilities based on different test demands Establishing and managing test capacities, including user manual creation, maintenance management, and conducting user training Providing technical assistance during firing campaigns and training sessions abroad for Program and After Sales services Training and supporting backup personnel on test facilities and procedures Identifying opportunities for test facility upgrades and analyzing potential investments in new test equipment Your profile Electro-mechanical engineering degree or equivalent experience Minimum 2 years of experience Strong technical documentation skills with attention to detail and precision Rigorous approach to safety protocols and testing procedures Fluency in French and English Polish and/or German language skills are a plus Willingness to travel abroad for testing campaigns and client support Interest or experience in the Defense sector Pyrotechnical knowledge or demonstrated interest in the field is a plus IVVQ (Integration, Verification, Validation, and Qualification) knowledge is advantageous Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.