Automated Space Systems Test Engineer

Airbus S.A.S.; Chellington; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

37 hour week with flexible hours

Hybrid working

Job summary

Airbus S.A.S. in the UK is looking for Systems Test Engineers to design, build and deploy complex test sites for space equipment. You will work in a team of ~30, crafting automated test scripts in Python and Java to validate DUTs and RF/digital subsystems.

You will maintain technical documentation, participate in CI/CD practices, and help evolve future high‑performance test platforms, with flexible working options and a strong focus on quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace or similar.
• Experience testing instruments and understanding DUT/EUT/UUT concepts.
• Proven experience automating tests for instruments or equipment in space/aerospace context.
• Strong focus on test system stability, instrument control accuracy, 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 generation for RF and space equipment.
• Create and maintain architectural blueprints, specs, API docs, and system design guidelines.
• Establish code reviews, automated tests, CI/CD, and manage technical debt.
• Support architectural evolution of future high-performance test platforms.

Skills

Python

Java

Test automation

DUT testing

NoSQL MongoDB

Education

Degree in Electronics / Engineering / Aerospace

Job description

Airbus S.A.S. in the UK is looking for Systems Test Engineers to design, build and deploy complex test sites for space equipment. You will work in a team of ~30, crafting automated test scripts in Python and Java to validate DUTs and RF/digital subsystems.

You will maintain technical documentation, participate in CI/CD practices, and help evolve future high‑performance test platforms, with flexible working options and a strong focus on quality and reliability.