Systems Test Engineer – Space Equipment Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

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 design, build and deploy advanced test sites for space equipment, collaborating with a ~30-strong team. You will work on DUT/EUT testing, instrument control and automated test software in Python and Java, contributing to RF and digital space equipment verification.

We welcome flexible, hybrid working with locations in Portsmouth or Stevenage. The role offers a competitive package, career development and access to extensive learning resources.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electronics, Engineering, or related fields.
• Experience testing instruments and DUT/EUT/UUT terminology.
• Proven automation of tests for instruments and control interfaces.
• Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and maintain clean Python/Java test automation.
• Develop automated routines for instrument control and data acquisition.
• Create architectural blueprints, specifications, API docs and system guidelines.
• Establish best practices for code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD and technical debt management.
• Support evolution of future high-performance engineering test platforms.

Skills

Test automation

Instrumentation testing

DUT/EUT/UUT awareness

CI/CD practices

Python/Java scripting

Education

Electronics/Engineering degree

Space/Aerospace background

Tools

MongoDB

Job description

Airbus is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy advanced test sites for space equipment, collaborating with a ~30-strong team. You will work on DUT/EUT testing, instrument control and automated test software in Python and Java, contributing to RF and digital space equipment verification.

We welcome flexible, hybrid working with locations in Portsmouth or Stevenage. The role offers a competitive package, career development and access to extensive learning resources.