Space Systems Test Engineer - Automation & RF Testing

Airbus S.A.S.; Lilley; Sur place; GBP 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Profit sharing

Pension plan

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Résumé du poste

Airbus S.A.S. is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy complex test sites for Space Equipment within the Satellite industry.

You will work with a team of around 30, focusing on DUT testing and automated test software in Python and Java for RF and digital space equipment. You will contribute to architectural blueprints, API documentation, and CI/CD practices, while supporting future high-performance test platforms and ensuring robust error handling and test stability.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or similar.
• Experience of testing instruments, systems, equipment and devices - Understand DUT/EUT/UUT.
• Proven experience in automating tests for instruments or equipment and control interfaces.
• Strong focus on test system stability, instrument control accuracy, robust error handling, and delivering reliable automated test software.
• Proficient with NoSQL Databases, MongoDB (Casandra, CouchBase, CouchDB or similar welcomed).

Responsabilités

• 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 to ensure team-wide alignment.
• Establish best practices for code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD, and technical debt management.
• As our roadmap expands, support the architectural evolution and development of future high-performance engineering test platforms.

Connaissances

Test automation

DUT/EUT/UUT understanding

Instruments testing

Formation

Degree in Electronics/Engineering/Aerospace or similar

Outils

Python

Java

MongoDB

Description du poste

Airbus S.A.S. is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy complex test sites for Space Equipment within the Satellite industry.

You will work with a team of around 30, focusing on DUT testing and automated test software in Python and Java for RF and digital space equipment. You will contribute to architectural blueprints, API documentation, and CI/CD practices, while supporting future high-performance test platforms and ensuring robust error handling and test stability.