Space Systems Test Engineer - Automation Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Job summary

Airbus S.A.S. is looking for a Systems Test Engineer to join a team of about 30 engineers designing, building and deploying automated test sites for space equipment. You will work on DUT/EUT/UUT concepts and automate tests for RF and digital space gear, using Python and Java while upholding CI/CD practices.

Location is Portsmouth or Stevenage with hybrid working. The role offers a competitive package and strong opportunities for professional growth in a space/aerospace testing environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace or similar.
• Experience testing instruments, systems, equipment and devices (DUT/EUT/UUT).
• Proven experience automating tests for instruments or equipment in Space/Aerospace.
• Strong focus on test-system stability, error handling and robust automated test software.
• Proficiency with NoSQL databases (MongoDB; Cassandra/CouchBase/CouchDB welcomed).

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.
• Author architectural blueprints, technical specs, API docs, and system design guidelines.
• Establish best practices for code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD, and debt management.
• Support architectural evolution and development of future high-performance test platforms.

Skills

Python

Java

Test automation

CI/CD

Education

Degree in Electronics, Telecoms, Engineering, Aerospace or similar

Tools

MongoDB

Cassandra

CouchBase

CouchDB

Job description

Airbus S.A.S. is looking for a Systems Test Engineer to join a team of about 30 engineers designing, building and deploying automated test sites for space equipment. You will work on DUT/EUT/UUT concepts and automate tests for RF and digital space gear, using Python and Java while upholding CI/CD practices.

Location is Portsmouth or Stevenage with hybrid working. The role offers a competitive package and strong opportunities for professional growth in a space/aerospace testing environment.