Space Systems Test Engineer — Automated DUT Testing

Airbus S.A.S.; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Hybrid working

Flexible working around core hours

Personalised development plan

Unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning

Job summary

Airbus is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to join a team of about 30, focused on designing, building and deploying complex test sites for Space Equipment within the Satellite industry. The role involves automation of tests, DUT sequencing, and instrument control across RF and Digital testing environments.

You will contribute to architectural guidelines and CI/CD practices, with opportunities to evolve high-performance test platforms and participate in flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

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

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 architectural evolution of future high-performance engineering test platforms.

Skills

Test automation

Instruments testing

Python

Java

NoSQL databases

MongoDB

Education

Degree or equivalent in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or similar

Tools

MongoDB

Job description

Airbus is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to join a team of about 30, focused on designing, building and deploying complex test sites for Space Equipment within the Satellite industry. The role involves automation of tests, DUT sequencing, and instrument control across RF and Digital testing environments.

You will contribute to architectural guidelines and CI/CD practices, with opportunities to evolve high-performance test platforms and participate in flexible work arrangements.