Aerospace Systems Test Engineer – Test Automation

Airbus S.A.S.; White Roothing; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Airbus S.A.S. is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design and deploy complex test sites for space equipment, working with a team of around 30 engineers to automate DUT/EUT/UUT testing and RF/digital space hardware evaluation.

The role emphasizes robust instrument control, data acquisition, and scalable test software in Python and Java, with opportunities to shape future high-performance test platforms and CI/CD practices.

Qualifications

• Experience testing instruments, systems and devices (DUT/EUT/UUT).
• Proven automation of tests for instruments or equipment.
• Strong focus on test system stability and robust error handling.

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.
• Author and maintain architectural blueprints, technical specs, and API documentation.
• Establish best practices for code reviews, automated testing and CI/CD.
• Support architectural evolution of future high-performance test platforms.

Skills

Test automation

Python

Java

CI/CD

Instrument control

Education

Electronics/Engineering degree

Tools

MongoDB

Python

Java

Job description

Airbus S.A.S. is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design and deploy complex test sites for space equipment, working with a team of around 30 engineers to automate DUT/EUT/UUT testing and RF/digital space hardware evaluation.

The role emphasizes robust instrument control, data acquisition, and scalable test software in Python and Java, with opportunities to shape future high-performance test platforms and CI/CD practices.