Space Systems Test Engineer - Automation

Airbus S.A.S.; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Discounted shopping

Job summary

Airbus S.A.S. is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy automated test systems for space hardware, working on instruments used in HyPERION, Galileo, and related projects.

You will join a ~30-person team, developing scalable test automation in Python and Java, supporting RF and digital equipment testing, and shaping architecture, CI/CD practices, and future test platforms. A flexible, inclusive workplace is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or similar.
• Experience of testing instruments, systems, equipment and devices - Understand phrases such as Device Under Test (DUT), Equipment Under Test (EUT), Unit Under Test (UUT)
• Proven experience in automating tests for instruments or equipment and control interfaces. Usually from a Space, Automotive, Scientific, Aerospace or similar background
• Strong focus on test system stability, instrument control accuracy, robust error handling, and delivering reliable automated test software.
• Proficient with NoSQL Databases, we use MongoDB, but Casandra, CouchBase, CouchDB or similar are welcomed.

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 to support RF and Digital space equipment testing.
• Author and maintain architectural blueprints, technical specs, API documentation, and system design guidelines to ensure team-wide alignment.
• Establish best practices for code reviews, automated testing, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and technical debt management.
• As our roadmap expands, you will support the architectural evolution and development of future high-performance engineering test platforms

Skills

DUT/UUT understanding

Test automation

Python

Java

NoSQL

Space environment

Education

Electronics/Engineering degree

Tools

CI/CD tooling

MongoDB

Job description

Airbus S.A.S. is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy automated test systems for space hardware, working on instruments used in HyPERION, Galileo, and related projects.

You will join a ~30-person team, developing scalable test automation in Python and Java, supporting RF and digital equipment testing, and shaping architecture, CI/CD practices, and future test platforms. A flexible, inclusive workplace is encouraged.