Space Systems Test Engineer - Automation Specialist

Airbus S.A.S.; Holme; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Flexible working around core hours

Job summary

Airbus S.A.S. is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to join a team building and deploying complex test sites for Space Equipment within the Satellite industry. You will help ensure DUT/EUT testing and automated test software across RF and digital space hardware.

Portsmouth or Stevenage based, hybrid role offering flexible hours, a strong focus on test system stability, CI/CD practices, and opportunities to contribute to future high‑performance test platforms.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace.
• Experience testing instruments and understanding DUT/EUT/UUT concepts.
• Proven automation experience for instruments and control interfaces.
• Strong focus on test system stability, error handling and reliable automation.
• Proficient with NoSQL databases (MongoDB); other DBs welcome.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and maintain test automation software in Python and Java.
• Develop automated routines for instrument control, DUT sequencing, data acquisition, and results.
• Author and maintain architectural blueprints, specs, APIs, and design guidelines.
• Establish best practices for code reviews, CI/CD, automated testing and technical debt.
• Support architectural evolution of future high‑performance test platforms.

Skills

Test automation

Instrument control

NoSQL databases

Education

Degree in Electronics / Engineering / Aerospace

Tools

Python

Java

MongoDB

Job description

Airbus S.A.S. is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to join a team building and deploying complex test sites for Space Equipment within the Satellite industry. You will help ensure DUT/EUT testing and automated test software across RF and digital space hardware.

Portsmouth or Stevenage based, hybrid role offering flexible hours, a strong focus on test system stability, CI/CD practices, and opportunities to contribute to future high‑performance test platforms.