Hybrid Aerospace Systems Test Engineer

Airbus S.A.S.; Great Waltham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension plan

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Technology scheme

Job summary

Airbus S.A.S. in the UK is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy complex test sites for space equipment.

You will join a team of about 30 engineers, focusing on DUT, EUT and UUT testing with automated test systems across RF and digital space equipment. The role emphasizes test system stability, instrument control accuracy and robust automation software, with opportunities to influence architecture and future high‑performance test platforms.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or similar.
• Experience testing instruments, systems, equipment and devices (DUT/EUT/UUT).
• Proven automation test experience in Space/Aerospace contexts.
• Strong focus on test system stability, instrument control accuracy, robust error handling and reliable automated test software.
• Proficient with NoSQL databases (MongoDB preferred; other options welcomed).

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, specs, API docs and system design guidelines.
• Establish best practices for code reviews, CI/CD and technical debt management.
• Support architectural evolution and development of future high‑performance test platforms.

Skills

Python

Java

Automation testing

DUT concepts

NoSQL databases

Education

Electronics/Engineering degree

Job description

Airbus S.A.S. in the UK is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy complex test sites for space equipment.

You will join a team of about 30 engineers, focusing on DUT, EUT and UUT testing with automated test systems across RF and digital space equipment. The role emphasizes test system stability, instrument control accuracy and robust automation software, with opportunities to influence architecture and future high‑performance test platforms.