Ground Systems Test Engineer – Spacecraft Control & Validation

Airbus S.A.S.; Hambledon; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Pension plan

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Job summary

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited is seeking a skilled Ground Systems Test Engineer to join our Portsmouth/Stevenage team. You will lead integration and validation of spacecraft control software and systems, including SRM facilities and HIL environments.

You will design and execute comprehensive test plans, analyze results, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure mission‑critical performance and compliance with aerospace standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in integration and validation of complex systems, preferably in space or aerospace.
• Strong understanding of Spacecraft Control Centre (SCC) architectures and functionalities.
• Proficiency with Red Hat and Windows operating systems.
• Experience with configuration management tools: Windchill, SVN, Git.
• Familiarity with defect tracking systems: JIRA.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and document integration plans for Spacecraft Ground Control software and systems.
• Develop, execute, and document test plans, procedures, and cases for Spacecraft Control Centre software and systems.
• Administer and maintain System Reference Model (SRM) test facilities and computer systems.
• Conduct functional, performance, integration, and regression testing of SCC components (flight software, ground software, HIL).
• Analyze test results and report defects using defect tracking systems.
• Collaborate with software developers, system engineers, and mission operations teams to ensure test coverage.
• Participate in formal reviews and audits of test documentation and results.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies.
• Provide technical expertise during critical mission phases, including launch and in-orbit operations.
• Ensure all testing activities meet AIRBUS Defense and Space quality standards.

Skills

Test planning

Test execution

System integration

Defect tracking

SCC testing

Version control

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

Windchill

SVN

Git

JIRA

Red Hat

Windows

Job description

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited is seeking a skilled Ground Systems Test Engineer to join our Portsmouth/Stevenage team. You will lead integration and validation of spacecraft control software and systems, including SRM facilities and HIL environments.

You will design and execute comprehensive test plans, analyze results, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure mission‑critical performance and compliance with aerospace standards.