Aerospace Systems Test Engineer – Automated Space Testing

Airbus S.A.S.; Theydon Bois; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Pension

Car leasing

Onsite parking

Technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Job summary

Airbus in the United Kingdom is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy complex test sites for space equipment. You will work with a team of ~30, developing RF and digital test platforms, and applying Python/Java automation to instrument control and data acquisition.

Location options include Portsmouth or Stevenage with a strong emphasis on flexible working, CI/CD practices, and ongoing professional development through a personalised plan and e-learning resources.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or similar.
• Experience testing instruments, systems, equipment and devices - Understand DUT/EUT/UUT.
• Proven experience automating tests for instruments or equipment from Space, Automotive or scientific backgrounds.
• Strong focus on test system stability, instrument control accuracy, robust error handling and reliable automated test software.
• Proficient with NoSQL databases; MongoDB experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and maintain scalable test automation software in Python and Java.
• Develop automated routines for instrument control, DUT sequencing, data acquisition, and result file generation.
• Author and maintain architectural blueprints, technical specs, API documentation, and system design guidelines.
• Establish best practices for code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD, and technical debt management.
• Support architectural evolution of future high-performance engineering test platforms.

Skills

Test automation

Python

Java

MongoDB

Instrument control

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent (electronics/ aerospace)

Tools

CI/CD

Job description

Airbus in the United Kingdom is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy complex test sites for space equipment. You will work with a team of ~30, developing RF and digital test platforms, and applying Python/Java automation to instrument control and data acquisition.

Location options include Portsmouth or Stevenage with a strong emphasis on flexible working, CI/CD practices, and ongoing professional development through a personalised plan and e-learning resources.