Space Systems Test Engineer: Automated Instrument Control

Airbus S.A.S.; Newton-on-Ouse; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Onsite parking

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Job summary

Airbus is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy complex test sites for Space Equipment within the Satellite industry. You will join a team of ~30 engineers responsible for DUT and EUT testing, instrument control, and data acquisition for programmes like HyPERION and Galileo.

You will automate tests in Python and Java, contribute to CI/CD, and produce architectural blueprints and API docs.

Qualifications

• Experience automating tests for instruments or equipment in space/aerospace contexts.
• Strong focus on test system stability and robust error handling.
• Experience with instrument control and data acquisition.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra).

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and maintain test automation software in Python and Java.
• Develop automated routines for instrument control and DUT sequencing.
• Create architecture docs, API specs, and design guidelines.
• Set up best practices for code reviews, CI/CD, and technical debt management.
• Support evolution of high-performance test platforms.

Skills

Python

Java

Test automation

CI/CD

Instrument control

Education

Electronics / Aerospace Engineering degree

Tools

MongoDB

Cassandra

Job description

Airbus is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy complex test sites for Space Equipment within the Satellite industry. You will join a team of ~30 engineers responsible for DUT and EUT testing, instrument control, and data acquisition for programmes like HyPERION and Galileo.

You will automate tests in Python and Java, contribute to CI/CD, and produce architectural blueprints and API docs.