Space Systems Test Automation Engineer

Airbus S.A.S.; Hutton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Car leasing scheme

On-site parking

Hybrid working

Job summary

Airbus is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design and maintain automated test software for space equipment. You’ll join a ~30-person team building test sites for Satellite systems, including DUT/EUT/UUT concepts and instrument control. The role focuses on robust, scalable automation in Python and Java.

We value experience in space/aerospace testing, NoSQL familiarity (MongoDB), and a collaborative, CI/CD-enabled environment. Hybrid working with locations in the UK is supported.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or similar.
• Experience testing instruments, systems, equipment and devices and understanding DUT/EUT/UUT.
• Proven experience automating tests for instruments or equipment in Space/Aerospace contexts.
• Strong focus on test system stability, instrument control accuracy, robust error handling.
• Proficient with NoSQL databases, especially MongoDB (and related systems).

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/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.

Skills

Test automation

Python

Java

DUT concepts

Education

Electronics/Engineering degree

Tools

MongoDB

Cassandra

CouchBase

CouchDB

Job description

Airbus is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design and maintain automated test software for space equipment. You’ll join a ~30-person team building test sites for Satellite systems, including DUT/EUT/UUT concepts and instrument control. The role focuses on robust, scalable automation in Python and Java.

We value experience in space/aerospace testing, NoSQL familiarity (MongoDB), and a collaborative, CI/CD-enabled environment. Hybrid working with locations in the UK is supported.