Aerospace Systems Test Engineer - Automation & Space Hardware

Airbus S.A.S.; Boxworth; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Share options

Free onsite parking

Tax-free technology scheme

Job summary

Airbus S.A.S. is seeking Systems Test Engineers to design, build and deploy complex test sites for space equipment. You will work with ~30 colleagues on DUT/EUT testing, instrument control, and data acquisition across RF and digital domains.

Join a team delivering scalable automation, architectural guidance, and robust testing practices while contributing to high-profile space programs. Portsmouth/Stevenage hybrid role with opportunities for growth within a major aerospace employer.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or similar.
• Proven experience automating tests for instruments or equipment and control interfaces.
• Strong focus on test system stability and robust error handling.
• Proficient with NoSQL Databases (MongoDB) or similar.

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 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

Electronics background

Test automation

Instrument testing

RF/digital test

Education

Engineering degree in Electronics/Telecoms/Aerospace

Tools

Python

Java

MongoDB

Job description

Airbus S.A.S. is seeking Systems Test Engineers to design, build and deploy complex test sites for space equipment. You will work with ~30 colleagues on DUT/EUT testing, instrument control, and data acquisition across RF and digital domains.

Join a team delivering scalable automation, architectural guidance, and robust testing practices while contributing to high-profile space programs. Portsmouth/Stevenage hybrid role with opportunities for growth within a major aerospace employer.