Aerospace Systems Test Engineer – Automation & DUT

Airbus S.A.S.; Chalfont St Giles; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Pension

Share options

Car leasing

Free onsite parking

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Hybrid working

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Airbus is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy complex test sites for space equipment in a satellite-focused environment. You will work with a team of around 30, contributing to DUT/EUT testing and automated instrument control.

The role emphasizes scalable test software in Python/Java, robust error handling, and continuous improvement of test platforms, with opportunities to influence future high-performance test infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace or related field.
• Experience testing instruments and DUT/EUT/UUT.
• Proven automation of tests for instruments or equipment.
• Focus on test system stability and robust error handling.
• Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB).

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.
• Author 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 test platforms.

Skills

Test automation

Python

Java

Instrument control

NoSQL MongoDB

Education

Degree in Electronics/Engineering/Physics

Tools

MongoDB

CI/CD

Job description

Airbus is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy complex test sites for space equipment in a satellite-focused environment. You will work with a team of around 30, contributing to DUT/EUT testing and automated instrument control.

The role emphasizes scalable test software in Python/Java, robust error handling, and continuous improvement of test platforms, with opportunities to influence future high-performance test infrastructure.