Space Systems Test Engineer: Automation & Test Platforms (Hybrid)

Airbus S.A.S.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension scheme

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Tax-free technology scheme

Discount shopping

Job summary

Airbus is seeking Systems Test Engineers to design, build and deploy complex test sites for space equipment. You will work within a ~30‑strong team on instruments, DUT/EUT/UUT concepts, and automated test software across RF and digital test environments.

The role emphasizes test system stability, robust error handling and CI/CD practices. Hybrid working options exist with opportunities for personal growth and cross‑site collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or similar.
• Experience testing instruments and understanding DUT/EUT/UUT concepts.
• Proven ability to automate tests for instruments and control interfaces.
• Focus on test system stability, error handling and reliable automated test software.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (MongoDB).

Responsibilities

• Design, code and maintain scalable test automation software in Python and Java.
• Develop automated routines for instrument control, DUT sequencing and data acquisition.
• Author architectural blueprints, specs and API documentation for team alignment.
• Establish best practices for code reviews, CI/CD and technical debt management.
• Support evolution of future high-performance engineering test platforms.

Skills

Test automation

Python

Java

DUT/EUT/UUT concepts

Space/Aerospace domain

MongoDB

Education

Engineering degree in Electronics/Telecommunications/Aerospace or Physics

Tools

MongoDB

Job description

Airbus is seeking Systems Test Engineers to design, build and deploy complex test sites for space equipment. You will work within a ~30‑strong team on instruments, DUT/EUT/UUT concepts, and automated test software across RF and digital test environments.

The role emphasizes test system stability, robust error handling and CI/CD practices. Hybrid working options exist with opportunities for personal growth and cross‑site collaboration.