Space Systems Test Engineer — Automation & Data

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit share

Pension plan

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

37 hour week

Hybrid working

ToIL

Job summary

Airbus S.A.S. is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to join a ~30-strong team focused on designing, building and deploying advanced test sites for space equipment.

The role involves automating tests for instruments, ensuring robust control interfaces and reliable test software across aerospace projects such as HyPERION and Galileo. The position emphasizes Python/Java development, instrument control, data acquisition, and architecture governance, with flexible work options and strong growth

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or similar.
• Experience testing instruments, systems, equipment and devices (DUT/EUT/UUT).
• Proven experience in automating tests for instruments or equipment (space, automotive, scientific, aerospace).
• Strong focus on test system stability, instrument control accuracy, robust error handling, and reliable automated test software.
• Proficient with NoSQL Databases; MongoDB experience preferred (Casandra, CouchBase, CouchDB welcome).

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 for RF and digital space equipment testing.
• Author and maintain architectural blueprints, technical specs, API docs, and system design guidelines.
• Establish best practices for code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD, and technical debt management.
• Support architectural evolution and development of future high-performance engineering test platforms.

Skills

Test automation

Instrument control

Robust error handling

Test system stability

NoSQL databases

Education

Electronics/Engineering/Aerospace degree or equivalent

Job description

Airbus S.A.S. is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to join a ~30-strong team focused on designing, building and deploying advanced test sites for space equipment.

The role involves automating tests for instruments, ensuring robust control interfaces and reliable test software across aerospace projects such as HyPERION and Galileo. The position emphasizes Python/Java development, instrument control, data acquisition, and architecture governance, with flexible work options and strong growth