Space Systems Test Engineer - Automation & RF

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension plan

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Job summary

Airbus S.A.S. is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to join a team of engineers designing, building and deploying complex test sites for space equipment. You will work on DUT/EUT/UUT testing, instrument control and data acquisition for RF and digital space systems.

Responsibilities include developing clean automation software in Python and Java, maintaining architectural docs, and advancing CI/CD practices to ensure robust test platforms. Portsmouth or Stevenage based.

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

Python

Java

Test automation

Instrument control

MongoDB

CI/CD

Education

Degree in Electronics / Telecommunications / Engineering / Aerospace / Physics

Tools

CI/CD

MongoDB

Job description

Airbus S.A.S. is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to join a team of engineers designing, building and deploying complex test sites for space equipment. You will work on DUT/EUT/UUT testing, instrument control and data acquisition for RF and digital space systems.

Responsibilities include developing clean automation software in Python and Java, maintaining architectural docs, and advancing CI/CD practices to ensure robust test platforms. Portsmouth or Stevenage based.