Space Systems Test Engineer: Automation & RF (Hybrid)

Airbus S.A.S.; Keysoe; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Wellbeing benefits

Flexible/hybrid working

Job summary

Airbus is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy complex test sites for space equipment, joining a team of about 30 engineers. You will work on automated test systems, instrument control and data acquisition for RF and digital space equipment, contributing to programs like OneSat and EurostarNEO.

The role covers development of scalable test software in Python and Java, with emphasis on robust error handling and CI/CD.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace or related field.
• Experience testing instruments, systems, equipment and devices; understands DUT/EUT/UUT.
• Proven experience automating tests for instruments or equipment and control interfaces.
• Strong focus on test system stability, instrument control accuracy and robust error handling.
• Proficient with NoSQL databases; MongoDB used, Cassandra/CouchBase/CouchDB welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and maintain 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, technical specs, API documentation, 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

DUT knowledge

EUT knowledge

UUT knowledge

Test automation

Instrument testing

Education

Degree in Electronics / Telecommunications / Engineering / Aerospace / Physics

Tools

MongoDB

Cassandra

CouchBase

CouchDB

Job description

Airbus is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy complex test sites for space equipment, joining a team of about 30 engineers. You will work on automated test systems, instrument control and data acquisition for RF and digital space equipment, contributing to programs like OneSat and EurostarNEO.

The role covers development of scalable test software in Python and Java, with emphasis on robust error handling and CI/CD.