Spacecraft Ground Systems Test Engineer

Airbus S.A.S.; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual profit sharing

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free 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 Portsmouth or Stevenage teams, with hybrid working. You will lead testing and validation of spacecraft control systems and software for critical missions, ensuring performance and compliance with aerospace standards.

You will develop, execute, and document test plans for Spacecraft Ground Control software, administer SRM facilities, perform functional, performance, and regression testing,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in integration and validation of complex systems.
• Strong knowledge of SCC architectures and functionalities.
• Experience with Windchill, SVN or Git and defect tracking (JIRA).

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, including flight software and ground segment software.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and report issues 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 the continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies.
• Provide technical expertise during critical mission phases, including launch and in-orbit operations.

Skills

System integration

Test planning

SCC architectures

Red Hat

Windows

Configuration management

JIRA

Defect tracking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

Windchill

SVN

Git

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in the UK is seeking a highly skilled Ground Systems Test Engineer to join Portsmouth or Stevenage teams, with hybrid working. You will lead testing and validation of spacecraft control systems and software for critical missions, ensuring performance and compliance with aerospace standards.

You will develop, execute, and document test plans for Spacecraft Ground Control software, administer SRM facilities, perform functional, performance, and regression testing,