Space Systems Test Engineer — Automated Test (Python/Java)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Hybrid working

Personal development plan

Global mobility opportunities

Wellbeing benefits and 24/7 GP

Job summary

Airbus is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design and deploy automated test sites for space equipment. You will work in a ~30-person team on DUT/EUT/UUT testing across RF and digital space hardware, contributing to robust automated test software and scalable architectures.

Portsmouth or Stevenage-based, hybrid role with strong emphasis on CI/CD, code quality, and architectural evolution for high-performance test platforms.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or similar.
• Experience testing instruments, systems and devices and DUT/EUT/UUT concepts.
• Proven automation of tests for instruments or equipment with robust error handling.
• Strong focus on test system stability and instrument control accuracy.

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 & maintain architectural blueprints, API docs, and system design guidelines.
• Establish best practices for code reviews, CI/CD, and technical debt management.

Skills

Test automation

Python

Java

Instrument control

DUT/EUT/UUT concepts

CI/CD

Space/aerospace domain

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MongoDB

Job description

Airbus is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design and deploy automated test sites for space equipment. You will work in a ~30-person team on DUT/EUT/UUT testing across RF and digital space hardware, contributing to robust automated test software and scalable architectures.

Portsmouth or Stevenage-based, hybrid role with strong emphasis on CI/CD, code quality, and architectural evolution for high-performance test platforms.