Space Systems Test Engineer: Automation & RF Testing

Airbus S.A.S.; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Job summary

Airbus is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to join a ~30-strong team responsible for the design, build, and deployment of advanced test sites for space equipment. The role focuses on automated test systems, DUT/EUT testing, and instrument control across satellite projects such as HyPERION, Galileo, and OneSat.

You will design and maintain automated test software, develop data acquisition routines, and contribute to architectural guidelines.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or similar.
• Experience of testing instruments, systems, equipment and devices (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 reliable automated test software.
• Proficient with NoSQL databases; MongoDB experience preferred.

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 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 technical debt management.
• Support architectural evolution and development of future high-performance engineering test platforms.

Skills

Test automation

Instrument control

CI/CD

Python

Java

Education

Electronics / Electrical Engineering / Aerospace related degree

Tools

MongoDB

Job description

Airbus is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to join a ~30-strong team responsible for the design, build, and deployment of advanced test sites for space equipment. The role focuses on automated test systems, DUT/EUT testing, and instrument control across satellite projects such as HyPERION, Galileo, and OneSat.

You will design and maintain automated test software, develop data acquisition routines, and contribute to architectural guidelines.