Aerospace Systems Test Engineer - Hybrid & Automation

Airbus S.A.S.; Lolworth; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

TOIL (time off in lieu)

Job summary

Airbus is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy advanced test sites for space equipment, working with a team of about 30 engineers. You will develop automated test software and instrument-control routines for DUT/EUT/UUT testing, ensuring robust, scalable solutions and high system reliability.

The role offers hybrid work options and opportunities to contribute to architectural evolution of high‑performance test platforms across major satellite programs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or similar.
• Experience testing instruments, systems, equipment and devices (DUT/EUT/UUT).
• Proven experience automating tests for instruments or equipment and control interfaces.
• Strong focus on test system stability, instrument control accuracy, robust error handling and reliable automated test software.
• Proficient with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, CouchBase, CouchDB).

Responsibilities

• Design, code and maintain 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 tests.
• 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.
• Assist in architectural evolution and development of future high-performance engineering test platforms.

Skills

Test automation

Python

Java

DUT/EUT/UUT knowledge

Space/aerospace testing

Education

Degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or similar

Tools

MongoDB

Cassandra

CouchBase

CouchDB

Job description

Airbus is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy advanced test sites for space equipment, working with a team of about 30 engineers. You will develop automated test software and instrument-control routines for DUT/EUT/UUT testing, ensuring robust, scalable solutions and high system reliability.

The role offers hybrid work options and opportunities to contribute to architectural evolution of high‑performance test platforms across major satellite programs.