Space Systems Test Engineer - Automation Specialist

Airbus S.A.S.; Chartridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension scheme

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Flexible 37-hour week

Job summary

Airbus is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to join a ~30-person team responsible for design, build and deployment of complex test sites for space equipment. Location options include Portsmouth or Stevenage, with a flexible, hybrid approach.

You will design and automate tests for space-related instruments, ensuring stability and accuracy while supporting RF and digital space equipment testing. The role emphasizes CI/CD, code quality and ongoing platform evolution.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electronics, Engineering, Aerospace or Physics.
• Experience testing instruments, systems and devices (DUT/EUT/UUT).
• Proven experience automating tests for instruments or equipment in space/aerospace contexts.
• Focus on test system stability, instrument control accuracy, robust error handling.

Responsibilities

• Design, code and maintain clean automation software in Python and Java.
• Develop automated routines for instrument control, DUT sequencing and data acquisition.
• Author and maintain architectural blueprints, specs and API documentation.
• Establish best practices for code reviews, automated testing and CI/CD.
• Support architectural evolution of future test platforms.

Skills

Test automation

Instruments testing

Aerospace domain

CI/CD familiarity

Education

Electronics/Engineering/Physics degree

Tools

MongoDB

Job description

Airbus is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to join a ~30-person team responsible for design, build and deployment of complex test sites for space equipment. Location options include Portsmouth or Stevenage, with a flexible, hybrid approach.

You will design and automate tests for space-related instruments, ensuring stability and accuracy while supporting RF and digital space equipment testing. The role emphasizes CI/CD, code quality and ongoing platform evolution.