Space Systems Test Engineer - Automated DUT & RF

Airbus S.A.S.; Little Dunmow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Flexible working around core hours

TOIL

Job summary

Airbus S.A.S. is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy automated test sites for space equipment. You will work within a ~30-person team on DUT/EUT-related testing including RF and digital space hardware.

Portsmouth or Stevenage-based, the role welcomes STEM returners and offers extensive benefits, flexible working around core hours, and a strong emphasis on personal development and international opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or similar.
• Experience of testing instruments, systems, equipment and devices - Understand phrases such as Device Under Test (DUT), Equipment Under Test (EUT), Unit Under Test (UUT)
• Proven experience in automating tests for instruments or equipment and control interfaces. Usually from a Space, Automotive, Scientific, Aerospace or similar background
• 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 Casandra, CouchBase, CouchDB or similar are 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 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.

Skills

Test automation

Python

Java

DUT concepts

MongoDB

Education

Electronics engineering

Aerospace engineering

Physics

Tools

MongoDB

Job description

Airbus S.A.S. is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy automated test sites for space equipment. You will work within a ~30-person team on DUT/EUT-related testing including RF and digital space hardware.

Portsmouth or Stevenage-based, the role welcomes STEM returners and offers extensive benefits, flexible working around core hours, and a strong emphasis on personal development and international opportunities.