Space Systems Engineer: Test & Automation

Expleo Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Expleo Group in Portsmouth is seeking a Systems Engineer to develop and execute automated test procedures for satellite payload systems, validate CCSDS-based communications, and perform integration testing on satellite simulators and hardware test benches.

You will work with the FV Architect and FV Tech Lead to break down tests, create automation tools, manage configurations, and provide clear test reports across teams.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable industry related experience / Degree qualified – Engineering or Science related subject.
• Experience in systems engineering roles within space/aerospace is preferred.

Responsibilities

• System Engineering activities.
• Functional Validation execution.
• Develop automated procedures for Satellite simulators and hardware-in-the-loop tests.
• Prepare configuration files and scripts; manage test traceability.
• Generate concise test execution reports for multiple teams.
• Investigate anomalies and report findings to the tech lead and architect.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Test Engineering

Requirements analysis

CCSDS standards

Hardware integration

Git/Jira/DOORS

Linux

Java

Python

Safety Critical Software

Problem solving

Project input to PM

MS Office

Equipment operation

Education

Engineering or Science degree

Tools

Git

Jira

DOORS

SVN

Job description

Expleo Group in Portsmouth is seeking a Systems Engineer to develop and execute automated test procedures for satellite payload systems, validate CCSDS-based communications, and perform integration testing on satellite simulators and hardware test benches.

You will work with the FV Architect and FV Tech Lead to break down tests, create automation tools, manage configurations, and provide clear test reports across teams.