Aerospace Systems Test Engineer – Automation Expert

Airbus S.A.S.; Aspenden; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Tech scheme

Discounted shopping

Hybrid working

Toil

Job summary

Airbus is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy complex test sites for Space Equipment within the Satellite industry. You will contribute to RF and Digital space testing, with a focus on stable test systems, accurate instrument control and robust automation software.

The role involves collaborating in a team of about 30 and advancing architectural evolution of future high‑performance test platforms, including code reviews and API documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or similar.
• Experience of testing instruments, systems, equipment and devices - Understand phrases such as Device Under Test (DUT), Equipment Under Test (EUT), Unit Under Test (UUT).
• Proven experience in automating tests for instruments or equipment and control interfaces in space/aerospace or related environments.
• Strong focus on test system stability, instrument control accuracy and robust error handling for automated test software.
• Proficient with NoSQL databases; MongoDB experience preferred, Cassandra/CouchBase/CouchDB or similar 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 documentation, and system design guidelines.
• Establish best practices for code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD, and managing technical debt.
• Support architectural evolution and development of future high-performance engineering test platforms as the roadmap expands.

Skills

DUT/EUT/UUT

Test automation

Python

Java

Space industry experience

MongoDB

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

CI/CD

Job description

Airbus is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy complex test sites for Space Equipment within the Satellite industry. You will contribute to RF and Digital space testing, with a focus on stable test systems, accurate instrument control and robust automation software.

The role involves collaborating in a team of about 30 and advancing architectural evolution of future high‑performance test platforms, including code reviews and API documentation.