Space Systems Test Automation Engineer

Airbus S.A.S.; Fillongley CP; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Discounted shopping

Health and wellbeing

Job summary

Airbus S.A.S. is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy complex test sites for space equipment within the Satellite industry. You will join a team of about 30 engineers, contributing to DUT/EUT testing and automated instrument control in Python and Java.

The role emphasizes test-system stability, robust error handling, and CI/CD practices, with opportunities to work on projects across HyPERION, Galileo, OneSat and Eurostar programs.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or similar
• Proven experience in automating tests for instruments or equipment and control interfaces
• Strong focus on test system stability and robust automated test software

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 equipment testing
• Author and maintain architectural blueprints, technical specs, API documentation, and system design guidelines

Skills

Test automation

Instrument control

Python/Java

Space industry experience

Education

Degree in electronics/engineering

Tools

MongoDB

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Airbus S.A.S. is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy complex test sites for space equipment within the Satellite industry. You will join a team of about 30 engineers, contributing to DUT/EUT testing and automated instrument control in Python and Java.

The role emphasizes test-system stability, robust error handling, and CI/CD practices, with opportunities to work on projects across HyPERION, Galileo, OneSat and Eurostar programs.