Space Systems Test Engineer – Automation & RF

Airbus S.A.S.; Weston-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension plan

Car leasing

On-site parking

Flexible hours

Hybrid working

Job summary

Airbus S.A.S. is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy complex test sites for space equipment. You will work with a team of about 30, focusing on DUT/EUT/UUT testing, instrument control and automated test software across RF and digital space hardware.

The role emphasises robust error handling, test system stability, and CI/CD practices, with flexible working options and a strong focus on continuous improvement within the Space sector.

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 and control interfaces.

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 to support RF and Digital space equipment testing.
• Author and maintain architectural blueprints, technical specs, API documentation, and system design guidelines.

Skills

Test automation

Python

Java

CI/CD

DUT understanding

Education

Degree in Electronics/Aerospace

Tools

MongoDB

Job description

Airbus S.A.S. is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy complex test sites for space equipment. You will work with a team of about 30, focusing on DUT/EUT/UUT testing, instrument control and automated test software across RF and digital space hardware.

The role emphasises robust error handling, test system stability, and CI/CD practices, with flexible working options and a strong focus on continuous improvement within the Space sector.