Spacecraft Ground Systems Test Engineer

Airbus S.A.S.; Cliddesden; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Flexible working

Personal development program

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited is seeking a Ground Systems Test Engineer to oversee the testing and validation of spacecraft control systems and software for critical missions. You will develop and execute comprehensive test plans for Spacecraft Ground Control and Control Centre software, ensuring performance and compliance with aerospace standards.

You will administer SRM test facilities, run functional and regression tests on SCC components, analyze results, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Experience in integration and validation of complex systems.
• Strong knowledge of Spacecraft Control Centre architectures.
• Proficient with Red Hat and Windows operating systems.
• Experience with configuration management tools and defect tracking.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and document integration plans for Spacecraft Ground Control software.
• Develop, execute, and document test plans for Spacecraft Control Centre software.
• Administer and maintain SRM test facilities and systems.
• Conduct functional, performance, integration, and regression testing of SCC components.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and report issues in ticketing systems.
• Collaborate with software developers, system engineers, and mission operations teams.
• Participate in formal reviews and audits of test documentation and results.
• Contribute to process improvements in testing methodologies.
• Provide technical support during critical mission phases including launch and in-orbit ops.

Skills

Systems integration

Validation

Space/aerospace familiarity

Operating systems (Red Hat, Windows)

Version control (Git, SVN, Windchill)

JIRA

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

Windchill

SVN

Git

JIRA

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space Limited is seeking a Ground Systems Test Engineer to oversee the testing and validation of spacecraft control systems and software for critical missions. You will develop and execute comprehensive test plans for Spacecraft Ground Control and Control Centre software, ensuring performance and compliance with aerospace standards.

You will administer SRM test facilities, run functional and regression tests on SCC components, analyze results, and collaborate with