Space Systems Test Automation Engineer (Hybrid)

Airbus S.A.S.; Hexton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Hybrid working

Unlimited e-learning access

Internal mobility

Job summary

Airbus S.A.S. in the United Kingdom invites applications for a Systems Test Engineer responsible for designing, building and deploying complex test sites for space equipment.

You will work on DUT/EUT/UUT concepts, automate tests, and ensure robust instrument control and data acquisition across RF and digital space testing environments. You'll join a team of around 30 engineers, contributing to test software in Python and Java, establishing CI/CD practices, and shaping future high‑performance

Qualifications

• Experience testing instruments, systems, and devices, including DUT/EUT/UUT concepts.
• Automation of tests for instruments or equipment in a space/aerospace context.
• Focus on test system stability, instrument control accuracy, and robust error handling.

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.
• 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, you will support the architectural evolution and development of future high-performance engineering test platforms.

Skills

Test automation

Instruments testing

DUT/EUT/UUT concepts

Education

Degree or equivalent in Electronics/Engineering/Aerospace

Tools

MongoDB

Job description

Airbus S.A.S. in the United Kingdom invites applications for a Systems Test Engineer responsible for designing, building and deploying complex test sites for space equipment.

You will work on DUT/EUT/UUT concepts, automate tests, and ensure robust instrument control and data acquisition across RF and digital space testing environments. You'll join a team of around 30 engineers, contributing to test software in Python and Java, establishing CI/CD practices, and shaping future high‑performance