Space Systems Test Engineer – Automation & RF

Airbus S.A.S.; Hartford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; 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

Hybrid working

Job summary

Airbus S.A.S. is seeking a Systems Test Engineer in the UK to design and deploy automated test sites for Space Equipment. You will work in a team of ~30, focusing on DUT/EUT/UUT evaluation, instrument control, and robust test software across RF and digital space gear.

The role emphasizes test system stability, CI/CD practices, and opportunities to grow within future high‑performance test platforms. Hybrid work is supported in Portsmouth or Stevenage.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience 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 and control interfaces.
• Strong focus on test system stability and robust error handling in automated test software.
• Proficient with NoSQL databases; MongoDB preferred.

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.
• Publish 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 of future high‑performance engineering test platforms.

Skills

Test automation

Instrument control

DUT understanding

CI/CD

Python

Java

MongoDB

Education

Degree in Electronics/Engineering/Aerospace

Tools

CI/CD tools

Job description

Airbus S.A.S. is seeking a Systems Test Engineer in the UK to design and deploy automated test sites for Space Equipment. You will work in a team of ~30, focusing on DUT/EUT/UUT evaluation, instrument control, and robust test software across RF and digital space gear.

The role emphasizes test system stability, CI/CD practices, and opportunities to grow within future high‑performance test platforms. Hybrid work is supported in Portsmouth or Stevenage.