Development Engineer (M/F)

STEP UPGersEURESpublished 08/02/2026
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STEP UP is an engineering company expert in managing industrial and IT projects (+ 250 employees across 11 agencies in France), placing human potential as the primary driver of excellence and performance in companies. Forget engineering companies that only value your skills; at STEP UP, we also aim for the alignment between your personality and our clients' corporate culture. For you, this translates into a fundamental difference in terms of well-being, fulfillment at work, and success in your missions.

What we offer you:

  • A fulfilling, stimulating, and collaborative work environment; we are certified as a great place to work!
  • Innovative and varied projects.
  • The possibility of continuous improvement through internal training.
  • Career advancement perspectives.
  • Individualized support with a human potential development program.
  • A referral program.

And of course, we cover 70% of your health insurance and financially encourage soft mobility.

The position:

As part of the reinforcement of its Product Development department, our client, a recognized player in the aeronautics and space sectors, is looking for a Development Engineer M/F.

You will work on the development of electromechanical equipment and systems for onboard fluid management.

Main missions:

  • Define technical architectures and design choices.
  • Specify components and sub-assemblies (electric motors, controllers, dynamic seals, etc.).
  • Perform or manage sizing calculations and technical analyses.
  • Establish test plans and coordinate associated activities.
  • Design or supervise the creation of test benches and development tooling.
  • Participate in testing and write technical reports.
  • Implement continuous improvement actions for products.
  • Compile the justification files necessary for qualification and certification activities.
  • Elaborate technical documentation and airworthiness maintenance documentation.
  • Work in interface with project, quality, industrialization, and client teams.

Mission duration: 2 months with possibility of extension Start date: ASAP Special constraint: French nationality mandatory within the framework of projects subject to confidentiality requirements

Profile sought:

You are passionate about product development in demanding technical environments and wish to work on high value-added projects.

Technical skills:

  • Development of mechanical or electromechanical products.
  • Fluid mechanics applied to onboard systems.
  • Product development, validation, and qualification processes.
  • Mechanical, vibratory, thermal, and/or CFD calculations.
  • Execution and exploitation of tests.
  • Use of SolidWorks.
  • Professional English, written and oral.

Appreciated skills:

  • Knowledge of aeronautical hydraulic or fluidic equipment.
  • Mastery of the DO-160 standard.
  • Knowledge of LabVIEW.
  • Experience in aeronautical or space programs.
  • Personal qualities:
  • Rigor and autonomy.
  • Analytical and synthesis skills.
  • Ability to work in a team.
  • Technical curiosity.
  • Proactive approach.