Aerospace Systems Test Engineer - Automated Test Platforms

Airbus S.A.S.; Wyddial; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Hybrid working

Job summary

Airbus S.A.S. 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 engineers on DUT and performance evaluation through automated test systems, contributing across RF and digital space testing projects. The role emphasizes test stability, instrument control, error handling and scalable automation while leveraging Python and Java for test software development.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or similar.
• Experience testing instruments, systems, equipment and devices; DUT/EUT/UUT understanding.
• Proven experience automating tests for instruments or equipment and control interfaces.
• Strong focus on test system stability, instrument control accuracy, robust error handling and reliable automated test software.
• Proficiency with NoSQL databases (MongoDB; others welcomed).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Test instruments

Test automation

Test stability

MongoDB

Education

Electronics / related engineering degree

Tools

Python

Java

Job description

Airbus S.A.S. 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 engineers on DUT and performance evaluation through automated test systems, contributing across RF and digital space testing projects. The role emphasizes test stability, instrument control, error handling and scalable automation while leveraging Python and Java for test software development.