Space Systems Test Engineer: Automated Test & RF

Airbus S.A.S.; New Denham; 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

Flexible working

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 around 30, focusing on automating tests, instrument control, and data acquisition for RF and digital space systems.

Based in the UK (Portsmouth or Stevenage), the role emphasizes test system stability, robust error handling, and architectural guidance, with flexible/hybrid working arrangements where possible.

Qualifications

• Experience automating tests for instruments or equipment in Space/aerospace contexts.
• Understanding DUT/EUT/UUT concepts and terminology.
• Experience with 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.

Skills

Python

Java

Test automation

CI/CD

Education

Degree or equivalent in Electronics/Telecommunications/Engineering/Aerospace/Physics

Tools

MongoDB

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 around 30, focusing on automating tests, instrument control, and data acquisition for RF and digital space systems.

Based in the UK (Portsmouth or Stevenage), the role emphasizes test system stability, robust error handling, and architectural guidance, with flexible/hybrid working arrangements where possible.