Spacecraft Ground Systems Test Engineer

Airbus S.A.S.; Brown Candover; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension plan

Car leasing scheme

Onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in the UK is seeking a highly skilled Ground Systems Test Engineer to join our Portsmouth/Stevenage team. You will validate spacecraft control systems and software for critical space missions, ensuring performance and compliance with aerospace standards.

Responsibilities include creating and executing test plans for Spacecraft Ground Control software, maintaining test facilities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive coverage.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in integration and validation of complex systems, preferably in space/aerospace.
• Strong understanding of Spacecraft Control Centre architectures.
• 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 communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and in a multi‑disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and document integration plans for Spacecraft Ground Control software and systems.
• Develop, execute, and document test plans for Spacecraft Control Centre software and systems.
• Administer and maintain SRM test facilities and computer systems.
• Conduct functional, performance, integration, and regression testing of SCC components.
• Analyze test results and report defects using tracking systems.
• Collaborate with software developers, system engineers, and mission operations teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Independent & team worker

Tools

Windchill

SVN

Git

JIRA

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in the UK is seeking a highly skilled Ground Systems Test Engineer to join our Portsmouth/Stevenage team. You will validate spacecraft control systems and software for critical space missions, ensuring performance and compliance with aerospace standards.

Responsibilities include creating and executing test plans for Spacecraft Ground Control software, maintaining test facilities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive coverage.