Space Systems Test Automation Engineer

Airbus S.A.S.; South Cambridgeshire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Tax-free technology scheme

Job summary

Airbus S.A.S. is recruiting a Systems Test Engineer to join a ~30‑strong team responsible for the design, build and deployment of complex test sites for Space Equipment in the Satellite industry.

You will design, code and maintain automated test software, develop instrument control routines and ensure test stability, data capture and reliable results across DUTs.

Portsmouth or Stevenage based, full time, with a strong benefits package and opportunities for growth and international mobility.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace or Physics or equivalent.
• Experience testing instruments, systems, equipment and devices (DUT/EUT/UUT).
• Proven automation of tests for instruments or equipment and control interfaces (Space, Automotive, Science).
• Strong focus on test system stability, instrument control 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 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 of future high-performance engineering test platforms.

Skills

Test automation

Instrument control

DUT/EUT/UUT understanding

System stability

NoSQL databases

Education

Electronics / Engineering / Aerospace degree or equivalent

Tools

MongoDB

Job description

Airbus S.A.S. is recruiting a Systems Test Engineer to join a ~30‑strong team responsible for the design, build and deployment of complex test sites for Space Equipment in the Satellite industry.

You will design, code and maintain automated test software, develop instrument control routines and ensure test stability, data capture and reliable results across DUTs.

Portsmouth or Stevenage based, full time, with a strong benefits package and opportunities for growth and international mobility.