Space Systems Test Engineer - Automation & RF Testing

Airbus S.A.S.; Epping Green; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Hybrid working

Job summary

Airbus is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to join a team responsible for design, build and deployment of complex test sites for Space Equipment within the Satellite industry. You will work on instruments and DUT/EUT tests, with a strong emphasis on automated test software and system stability.

The role involves Python/Java automation, instrument control, and data acquisition for RF and digital space equipment, with opportunities to contribute to architectural evolution and future test platforms.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or similar.
• Proven experience automating tests for instruments or equipment and control interfaces.
• Strong focus on test system stability, instrument control accuracy, robust error handling and reliable automated test software.

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 for team alignment.
• Establish best practices for code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD, and technical debt management.
• Support architectural evolution and development of future high-performance engineering test platforms.

Skills

Test automation

Python

Java

CI/CD

Education

Degree in Electronics / Telecommunications / Engineering / Aerospace / Physics

Tools

MongoDB

NoSQL databases

Job description

Airbus is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to join a team responsible for design, build and deployment of complex test sites for Space Equipment within the Satellite industry. You will work on instruments and DUT/EUT tests, with a strong emphasis on automated test software and system stability.

The role involves Python/Java automation, instrument control, and data acquisition for RF and digital space equipment, with opportunities to contribute to architectural evolution and future test platforms.