Space Systems Test Engineer — Automation & Instrument Control

Airbus S.A.S.; Winchmore Hill; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Flexible working

Job summary

Airbus S.A.S. is seeking Systems Test Engineers to design, build and deploy complex test sites for space equipment. You will work in a ~30-person team focused on DUT/EUT testing, automation, and data acquisition for RF and digital space equipment.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Electronics/Engineering and hands-on automation experience with Python and Java, plus exposure to NoSQL databases like MongoDB. Flexible, hybrid U.K. locations are supported.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace or similar.
• Experience testing instruments, systems, equipment and devices (DUT, EUT, UUT).
• Proven experience automating tests for instruments or equipment.
• Strong focus on test system stability, instrument control accuracy and robust error handling.
• Proficient with NoSQL databases (MongoDB preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design, code and maintain scalable test automation software in Python and Java.
• Develop automated routines for instrument control, DUT sequencing and data capture.
• Create architectural blueprints, specs and API documentation for test platforms.
• Establish best practices for code reviews, CI/CD and technical debt management.
• Support architectural evolution of future high-performance test platforms.

Skills

Test automation

Python

Java

Instrument control

RF testing

NoSQL databases

Education

Electronics/Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

MongoDB

Cassandra

CouchBase

CouchDB

Job description

Airbus S.A.S. is seeking Systems Test Engineers to design, build and deploy complex test sites for space equipment. You will work in a ~30-person team focused on DUT/EUT testing, automation, and data acquisition for RF and digital space equipment.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Electronics/Engineering and hands-on automation experience with Python and Java, plus exposure to NoSQL databases like MongoDB. Flexible, hybrid U.K. locations are supported.