Space Systems Test Engineer – Automated Test Systems

Airbus S.A.S.; Bellingdon; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit sharing

Pension plan

Share options

Car leasing

Free onsite parking

Tax-free tech scheme

Discounted shopping

Hybrid working

37-hour week

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 ~30-person team responsible for testing instruments and RF/Digital space hardware.

Role requires experience automating tests, DUT/EUT/UUT understanding, and strong focus on test system stability with robust error handling. Hybrid work with locations in Portsmouth or Stevenage.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, or Aerospace and related fields.
• Experience testing instruments/systems and DUT/EUT/UUT concepts.
• Proven automation testing of instruments and control interfaces in Space or similar.
• Focus on test system stability and robust error handling.
• Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and maintain automated test software in Python and Java.
• Develop routines for instrument control, DUT sequencing, data acquisition, and results.
• Create architectural blueprints, specs, API docs, and design guidelines.
• Establish best practices for CI/CD, code reviews, and technical debt management.
• Support evolution of future high‑performance test platforms.

Skills

Python

Java

Test automation

DUT knowledge

Education

Degree in Electronics / Engineering

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 ~30-person team responsible for testing instruments and RF/Digital space hardware.

Role requires experience automating tests, DUT/EUT/UUT understanding, and strong focus on test system stability with robust error handling. Hybrid work with locations in Portsmouth or Stevenage.