Systems Test Engineer – Space Hardware Automation (Hybrid)

Airbus S.A.S.; Hemingford Grey; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Contributory pension

Car leasing scheme

On-site parking

Tax-free tech scheme

Job summary

Airbus is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy automated test sites for space equipment, including RF and digital testing. You will join a ~30-person team focused on DUT/EUT testing and instrument control interfaces.

Working from UK locations Portsmouth or Stevenage, a hybrid model is offered with opportunities for personal development, competitive salary, pension, and profit-sharing benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or similar.
• Experience testing instruments, systems, equipment and devices (DUT/EUT/UUT).
• Proven experience automating tests for instruments or equipment and control interfaces.
• Strong focus on test system stability, instrument control accuracy, robust error handling, and reliable automated test software.
• Proficient with NoSQL Databases (MongoDB) or similar.

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 to support RF and Digital space equipment testing.
• Author and maintain architectural blueprints, technical specs, API documentation, and system design guidelines.

Skills

Test automation

Python

Java

DUT/EUT testing understanding

CI/CD

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

MongoDB

Job description

Airbus is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to design, build and deploy automated test sites for space equipment, including RF and digital testing. You will join a ~30-person team focused on DUT/EUT testing and instrument control interfaces.

Working from UK locations Portsmouth or Stevenage, a hybrid model is offered with opportunities for personal development, competitive salary, pension, and profit-sharing benefits.