Aerospace Systems Test Engineer - Test Automation

Airbus S.A.S.; Gamlingay; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Extensive learning resources

Job summary

Airbus is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy automated test sites for space equipment in the Satellite industry. You will join a team of about 30 engineers working on DUT/EUT testing, instrument control and data acquisition for projects like HyPERION, Galileo and national programs.

The role emphasizes test system stability, robust automation and scalable software, with opportunities to shape future test platforms and CI/CD processes.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace or similar.
• Experience testing instruments, systems and devices; understands DUT/EUT/UUT terminology.
• Proven automation of tests for instruments or equipment in space, automotive or related fields.
• Focus on test system stability, precision and robust automated test software.

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 files.
• Create architectural blueprints, specs, API docs and design guidelines for the team.
• Establish code reviews, automated testing and CI/CD best practices.
• Support evolution of future high-performance engineering test platforms.

Skills

Test automation

Python

Java

NoSQL databases

DUT/EUT/UUT understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Engineering/Aerospace

Tools

MongoDB

Cassandra

Job description

Airbus is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy automated test sites for space equipment in the Satellite industry. You will join a team of about 30 engineers working on DUT/EUT testing, instrument control and data acquisition for projects like HyPERION, Galileo and national programs.

The role emphasizes test system stability, robust automation and scalable software, with opportunities to shape future test platforms and CI/CD processes.