Space Systems Test Automation Engineer

Airbus S.A.S.; Watford; Ibrido; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Descrizione del lavoro

Airbus S.A.S. is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, code and maintain automated test software for space equipment test systems at Portsmouth or Stevenage.

You will develop automated routines for DUT sequencing and data acquisition, while documenting architecture and API guides to ensure cross-team alignment. The role emphasizes CI/CD practices, robust error handling, and scalable test platforms, with flexible, hybrid working options and a strong focus on personal growth within a leading

Competenze

• Degree or equivalent experience in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or similar.
• Experience of testing instruments, systems, equipment and devices - Understand 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, we use MongoDB, but Cassandra, CouchBase, CouchDB or similar are welcomed.

Mansioni

• 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 to ensure team-wide alignment.
• Establish best practices for code reviews, automated testing, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and technical debt management.
• As our roadmap expands, you will support the architectural evolution and development of future high-performance engineering test platforms.

Conoscenze

Python

Java

Test automation

CI/CD

Formazione

Electronics / Electrical / Aerospace degree or equivalent

Strumenti

MongoDB

Cassandra

Descrizione del lavoro

Airbus S.A.S. is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, code and maintain automated test software for space equipment test systems at Portsmouth or Stevenage.

You will develop automated routines for DUT sequencing and data acquisition, while documenting architecture and API guides to ensure cross-team alignment. The role emphasizes CI/CD practices, robust error handling, and scalable test platforms, with flexible, hybrid working options and a strong focus on personal growth within a leading