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Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)\nPersonal Development: Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities\n Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime pilates\n Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave\n Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) \nAbout the role…\nLove designing and developing test systems, focusing on their software to automate hardware, equipment and other software packages? Enjoy working alongside system engineers and designers? Mix of Python and Java skills? Passionate about writing clear, detailed technical documentation for technical and non-technical stakeholders? Then we have a role for you!\nAs a Test Engineer you will be joining a team of ~30 people, as a team you will be responsible for the design, build and deployment of complex test sites for Space Equipment within the Satellite industry. The kit you work on has been used in products like: HyPERION, Galileo , Telecommunications and Navigation satellites, projects like OneSat, EurostarNEO and National Programmes.\nAbout you…\nExperience of testing instruments, systems, software and devices - Understand phrases such as Device Under Test (DUT), Equipment Under Test (EUT), Unit Under Test (UUT)\nSoftware automation experience and polyglot approach, hands-on proficiency in Python alongside solid commercial experience in Java\nProven experience in automating tests for instruments or equipment and control interfaces. Usually from a Space, Automotive, Scientific, Aerospace or similar background \nStrong focus on test system stability, instrument control accuracy, robust error handling, and delivering reliable automated test software.\nProficient with NoSQL Databases, we use MongoDB, but Casandra, CouchBase, CouchDB or similar are welcomed.\nUnderstanding of software design patterns and system architectures. Automation of test hardware and software and basic PC & LAN configurations\nHow you will contribute to the team…\nDesign, code, and maintain clean, scalable test automation software in Python and Java\nDevelop automated routines for instrument control, DUT sequencing, data acquisition, and result file generation to support RF and Digital space equipment testing.\nAuthor and maintain architectural blueprints, technical specs, API documentation, and system design guidelines to ensure team-wide alignment.\nEstablish best practices for code reviews, automated testing, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and technical debt management.\nAs our roadmap expands, you will support the architectural evolution and development of future high-performance engineering test platforms\nNot a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.\n\nHow we can support you\nMany of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.\nPlease let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.\nThis job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.\nCompany:\nAIRBUS Defence and Space LimitedEmployment Type:\nPermanent-------\nExperience Level:\nProfessionalJob Family:\nSoftware Engineering By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.\nAirbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. 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