Space Systems Test Engineer – Automation & RF

Airbus S.A.S.; Saunderton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Job summary

Airbus S.A.S. in the United Kingdom is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy complex test sites for space equipment. You will contribute to test automation for RF and digital space hardware, ensuring stability, accuracy and robust error handling while evolving future high‑performance platforms.

Join a ~30-person team working on space projects like HyPERION, Galileo and national programs, with hybrid work options and strong personal development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or similar.
• Experience testing instruments, systems, equipment and devices (DUT/EUT/UUT).
• Proven automation of tests for instruments or equipment in Space, Automotive, Scientific or related fields.
• Focus on test system stability, instrument control accuracy, robust error handling and reliable automated test software.
• Familiar with NoSQL databases, especially MongoDB and related platforms.

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 documentation, 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 engineering test platforms.

Skills

Python

Java

Test automation

Instrument control

CI/CD

NoSQL databases

Education

Degree in Electronics / Aerospace / Engineering

Tools

MongoDB

Cassandra

CouchBase

CouchDB

Job description

Airbus S.A.S. in the United Kingdom is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy complex test sites for space equipment. You will contribute to test automation for RF and digital space hardware, ensuring stability, accuracy and robust error handling while evolving future high‑performance platforms.

Join a ~30-person team working on space projects like HyPERION, Galileo and national programs, with hybrid work options and strong personal development opportunities.