Space Systems Test Automation Engineer

Airbus S.A.S.; Hoggeston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Discounted shopping

Flexible working hours

TOIL up to 2 days/month

Extensive e-learning access

Job summary

Airbus S.A.S. is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy automated test sites for space equipment. You will work with a team of ~30 engineers on DUT/EUT testing, instrument control and data acquisition.

The role emphasizes test system stability, automated testing practices, and architecture documentation, with opportunities to shape future high-performance test platforms.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or similar.
• Experience testing instruments, systems, equipment and devices with DUT/EUT/UUT.
• Proven experience automating tests for instruments or equipment in relevant sectors.
• Strong focus on test system stability, accuracy, robust error handling and reliable automated test software.
• Proficient with NoSQL databases; MongoDB experience preferred.

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.
• Establish best practices for code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD and technical debt management.
• Support architectural evolution and development of future high-performance engineering test platforms as roadmap expands.

Skills

Testing instruments

DUT/EUT/UUT concepts

Test automation

CI/CD

Python

Java

NoSQL databases

Education

Degree in Electronics/Engineering/Aerospace/Physics

Tools

MongoDB

Job description

Airbus S.A.S. is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy automated test sites for space equipment. You will work with a team of ~30 engineers on DUT/EUT testing, instrument control and data acquisition.

The role emphasizes test system stability, automated testing practices, and architecture documentation, with opportunities to shape future high-performance test platforms.