Space Systems Test Engineer — Automated Test Specialist

Airbus S.A.S.; Leaden Roding; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Pension scheme

Car leasing

Free onsite parking

Flexible working

Job summary

Airbus is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy test sites for Space Equipment. You will join a ~30‑person team and automate tests for DUTs, EUTs and UUTs, ensuring stable instrument control and reliable software.

Work involves Python/Java automation, data acquisition and API documentation, with CI/CD and best‑practice governance across projects in a hybrid UK setting (Portsmouth or Stevenage).

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace or similar.
• Experience testing instruments, systems, equipment and devices with DUT/EUT/UUT terminology.
• Proven automation of tests for instruments or equipment in space, automotive or scientific contexts.
• Focus on test system stability, precision, robust error handling and reliable automation software.
• Proficient with NoSQL databases; MongoDB experience preferred.

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 generation.
• Author and maintain architectural blueprints, specs, API docs and system guidelines.
• Establish code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD, and debt management best practices.
• Support evolution of future high‑performance engineering test platforms.

Skills

Test automation

Python

Java

DUT knowledge

MongoDB

Education

Degree in Electronics/Engineering

Tools

GitHub Actions

LabVIEW

Job description

Airbus is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy test sites for Space Equipment. You will join a ~30‑person team and automate tests for DUTs, EUTs and UUTs, ensuring stable instrument control and reliable software.

Work involves Python/Java automation, data acquisition and API documentation, with CI/CD and best‑practice governance across projects in a hybrid UK setting (Portsmouth or Stevenage).