Aerospace Systems Test Engineer - Automation & RF

Airbus S.A.S.; Fyfield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Hybrid working

37 hour week

Job summary

Airbus is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy complex test sites for space equipment. You will join a team of ~30 responsible for testing DUT/EUT/UUT, developing automation software, and ensuring robust instrument control across RF and digital space systems.

You will contribute by coding in Python and Java, developing automated routines for instrument control and data acquisition, and documenting architectural guidelines.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace, Physics.
• Experience testing instruments, systems and devices (DUT/EUT/UUT).
• Proven automation of tests for instruments or equipment (Space/Automotive/Scientific).
• Strong focus on test system stability and robust error handling.
• Proficient 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 for RF and Digital space equipment testing.
• Author and maintain architecture blueprints, technical specs, API documentation, and system design guidelines.
• Establish best practices for code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD, and technical debt management.
• As roadmap expands, support architectural evolution of future high-performance engineering test platforms.

Skills

Test automation

DUT/EUT/UUT understanding

Space/aerospace testing experience

NoSQL databases knowledge

Education

Degree in Electronics/Telecommunications/Engineering/Aerospace/Physics

Tools

Python

Java

MongoDB

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Airbus is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy complex test sites for space equipment. You will join a team of ~30 responsible for testing DUT/EUT/UUT, developing automation software, and ensuring robust instrument control across RF and digital space systems.

You will contribute by coding in Python and Java, developing automated routines for instrument control and data acquisition, and documenting architectural guidelines.