Space Systems Test Automation Engineer

Airbus S.A.S.; Melchbourne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; 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 UK is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy advanced test sites for space equipment.

You will work with a team of ~30 engineers, focusing on DUT/EUT/UUT concepts, instrument control, and automated testing across RF and digital space hardware. The role emphasizes CI/CD, robust error handling and scalable test software in Python and Java, with opportunities to influence architectural evolution and future platforms.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or similar.
• Experience of testing instruments, systems, equipment and devices - DUT/EUT/UUT.
• Proven experience in automating tests for instruments or equipment and control interfaces.
• Strong focus on test system stability, instrument control accuracy, robust error handling, and delivering reliable automated test software.
• Proficient with NoSQL Databases, MongoDB (other databases welcomed).

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 to support 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.
• As our roadmap expands, support the architectural evolution and development of future high-performance engineering test platforms.

Education

Degree or equivalent experience in Electronics/Telecommunications/Engineering/Aerospace/Physics

Tools

MongoDB

CI/CD

Job description

Airbus S.A.S. in the UK is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy advanced test sites for space equipment.

You will work with a team of ~30 engineers, focusing on DUT/EUT/UUT concepts, instrument control, and automated testing across RF and digital space hardware. The role emphasizes CI/CD, robust error handling and scalable test software in Python and Java, with opportunities to influence architectural evolution and future platforms.