Hybrid Aerospace Systems Test Engineer – Automation & RF

Airbus S.A.S.; Leighton Buzzard; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; 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

Job summary

Airbus S.A.S. in the United Kingdom seeks a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy automated test sites for space equipment, including DUT sequencing and RF/digital testing. You will work in a team of about 30, owning test software from development to deployment.

You will code in Python and Java, ensure robust instrument control, data acquisition and reliable test results, and contribute to CI/CD, architecture evolution and future high-performance test platforms.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace or Physics.
• Proven experience testing instruments, systems, equipment and devices (DUT/EUT/UUT).
• Experience automating tests for instruments or equipment in Space/Aerospace contexts.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and maintain clean, 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 testing.
• Create 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.

Skills

DUT & EUT knowledge

Test automation

Python/Java

Space aerospace domain

Education

Electronics/Engineering degree

Tools

MongoDB

Job description

Airbus S.A.S. in the United Kingdom seeks a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy automated test sites for space equipment, including DUT sequencing and RF/digital testing. You will work in a team of about 30, owning test software from development to deployment.

You will code in Python and Java, ensure robust instrument control, data acquisition and reliable test results, and contribute to CI/CD, architecture evolution and future high-performance test platforms.