Hybrid Space Systems Test Automation Engineer

Airbus S.A.S.; Cuffley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension

Share options

Car leasing

Onsite parking

Tech perk scheme

Discounted shopping

Hybrid working

Job summary

Airbus is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy advanced test sites for space equipment. You will join a ~30-person team responsible for testing instruments and automated test software, with a focus on stability, control accuracy and robust error handling.

The role covers Python/Java automation, instrument control, data acquisition, and documentation. We value a strong electronics/engineering background and NoSQL experience; Portsmouth/Stevenage sites are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or similar.
• Experience testing instruments, systems, devices and understanding DUT/EUT/UUT.
• Proven automation experience for instruments or equipment in space, automotive, science or aerospace fields.
• Strong focus on test system stability, instrument control accuracy and robust error handling.
• Proficient with NoSQL databases; experience with MongoDB or similar.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and maintain automated test software in Python and Java.
• Develop routines for instrument control, DUT sequencing, data acquisition, and result file generation for RF and space equipment tests.
• Create and maintain architecture docs, specs, API docs, and system design guidelines.
• Establish best practices for code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD, and technical debt management.
• Support evolution of future high-performance engineering test platforms.

Skills

Test automation

DUT/EUT/UUT

Test systems

MongoDB

Electronics/Engineering

Education

Electronics or Aerospace degree

Tools

Python

Java

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Airbus is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy advanced test sites for space equipment. You will join a ~30-person team responsible for testing instruments and automated test software, with a focus on stability, control accuracy and robust error handling.

The role covers Python/Java automation, instrument control, data acquisition, and documentation. We value a strong electronics/engineering background and NoSQL experience; Portsmouth/Stevenage sites are highlighted.