Who we are
Sphere Defense is a fully funded startup with the mission of providing state-nations in Europe with sovereign, effective and affordable countermeasures to neutralize todays’ and tomorrow’s aerial threats.
Sphere Defense was founded by industry veterans with previous successful exits, and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, in the heart of Europe.
About you
You are a highly-motivated Test Engineer who has exceptional hands-on capabilities and is an seasoned in building test, alignment and calibration procedures and jigs. You are also able to set the standard in terms of quality, and are driven by rigor and precision.
Location: Onsite in Brussels, Belgium, with travel to Nivelles, Walloon Brabant. Our office in Brussels is close to Central Station.
What you’ll do
Design and implement test, alignment and calibration procedures for aerospace-grade electromechanical components and assemblies
Realize robust companion software for the jigs and the procedures
Set the bar for repeatability and quality of components and products, establishing and enforcing AQLs
Execute EOL Test and Outgoing Inspection activities for small batches and pilot productions
Together with design teams and partners, draft and maintain Manufacturing Control Plans
Travel to partner manufacturing facilities to train local production teams and help start-up production
Requirements
Bachelor's degree, Technical High School diploma or equivalent
Extreme rigor, precision and attention to detail
Exceptional hands-on and troubleshooting capabilities in the electronics and mechanical domains
Demonstrated experience in designing and building test, alignment and calibration procedures and jigs for complex electromechanical products
Experience in writing procedures for and executing EOL tests and Outgoing Inspection
Demonstrated ability to draft and maintain process documentation
Proficiency with electronics and mechanical design for jigs
Self-driven and proactive
Excellent spoken and written English, Dutch or French is a plus
Preferential qualifications
Experience working in AS9100 QMS
Experience working in aerospace, medical, automotive or other regulated industry
Experience working in a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment
What we offer
Attractive compensation
Year-end bonus eligibility
Stock Options Plan
Mobility Budget
32 days of holidays
Meal vouchers
Private Health insurance
We are building a core team of hard-working people. If you want to join a company with tremendous impact and you are autonomous, creative and driven, we want to hear from you!
Sphere Defense offers attractive compensation, stock options, and a unique opportunity to change the global defense landscape.
This role is only open to candidates with right to work in Belgium. We cannot provide visa sponsorship at this time.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree, technical high school diploma, or equivalent
- Extreme rigor, precision, and attention to detail
- Hands-on troubleshooting capabilities in electronics and mechanical domains
- Experience designing and building test, alignment, and calibration procedures and jigs for complex electromechanical products
- Experience writing procedures for and executing end-of-line tests and outgoing inspections
- Ability to draft and maintain process documentation
- Proficiency with electronics and mechanical design for jigs
- Self-driven and proactive working style
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Dutch or French language skills
- Experience working in an AS9100 quality management system
- Experience in aerospace, medical, automotive, or another regulated industry
- Experience in a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment
What We Do
Sphere Defense is a Brussels-based defence-tech company specializing in the development of sovereign European countermeasures. They are building a jet-powered, AI-guided counter-UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) interceptor designed to protect allied nations with effective and seamless technology. Founded by experienced drone industry experts, the company focuses on ensuring security through advanced interceptor systems to combat the evolving threat of unmanned aircraft systems.
