Aerospace Systems Test Engineer – Automated Space Tests

Airbus S.A.S.; Bottisham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing

Onsite parking

Tech scheme

Hybrid working

TOIL

E-learning access

International opportunities

Job summary

Airbus UK is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy automated test sites for space equipment, collaborating with a 30-strong team on DUT, EUT and RF test workflows. You will develop scalable test software in Python and Java and contribute to instrument control and data acquisition for space missions.

We welcome flexibility, hybrid working from Portsmouth or Stevenage, a competitive package with profit share, pension and learning opportunities as part of a diverse, inclusive

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace.
• Experience in testing instruments, systems, equipment and devices (DUT/EUT/UUT).
• Proven experience automating tests for instruments or equipment in Space/Aerospace contexts.
• Focus on test system stability, instrument control accuracy and robust error handling.
• Proficient with NoSQL databases (MongoDB) and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and maintain clean, scalable test automation software in Python and Java.
• Develop automated routines for instrument control, DUT sequencing and data acquisition for RF and digital space testing.
• Author and maintain architectural blueprints, technical specs and API docs for team alignment.
• 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

Space testing

DUT/EUT/UUT concepts

Education

Engineering/ Electronics degree

Tools

MongoDB

CI/CD

Job description

Airbus UK is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy automated test sites for space equipment, collaborating with a 30-strong team on DUT, EUT and RF test workflows. You will develop scalable test software in Python and Java and contribute to instrument control and data acquisition for space missions.

We welcome flexibility, hybrid working from Portsmouth or Stevenage, a competitive package with profit share, pension and learning opportunities as part of a diverse, inclusive