Aerospace Systems Test Engineer - Automation & RF

Airbus S.A.S.; Newton Longville; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit sharing

Pension scheme

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Hybrid working

Job summary

Airbus in the UK is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy advanced test sites for space equipment. You will join a team of ~30 engineers focused on DUT/EUT/UUT testing, instrument control, and automated test software in Python and Java.

This role emphasizes CI/CD, robust error handling, data acquisition, and architectural guidelines. Flexible working options discussed at interview, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Portsmouth or Stevenage location.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or similar.
• Proven experience in automating tests for instruments or equipment and control interfaces (DUT/EUT/UUT).
• Strong focus on test system stability, error handling and reliable automated test software.

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 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 of future high-performance test platforms.

Skills

Test automation

Python

Java

Instrument control

NoSQL databases

Education

Electronics/Engineering/Aerospace degree

Tools

MongoDB

CI/CD

Job description

Airbus in the UK is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy advanced test sites for space equipment. You will join a team of ~30 engineers focused on DUT/EUT/UUT testing, instrument control, and automated test software in Python and Java.

This role emphasizes CI/CD, robust error handling, data acquisition, and architectural guidelines. Flexible working options discussed at interview, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Portsmouth or Stevenage location.