Spacecraft Ground Systems Test Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Flexible working

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited seeks a Ground Systems Test Engineer to drive testing and validation of spacecraft control systems and software for critical space missions. The role covers integration, functional and regression testing across SCC components, with collaboration across software, systems, and operations teams.

Responsibilities include developing test plans, executing procedures, administering SRM test facilities, and ensuring adherence to aerospace standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in integration and validation of complex space/satellite systems.
• Ability to develop and document comprehensive test plans and procedures.
• Familiarity with space-ground control architectures and HIL testing.
• Proficient with defect tracking and configuration management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and document integration plans for Spacecraft Ground Control software and systems.
• Create test plans, procedures, and cases for Spacecraft Control Centre software and systems.
• Maintain and operate SRM test facilities and computer systems.
• Conduct functional, performance, integration, and regression testing of SCC components and flight/ground software.

Skills

Space systems testing

Test plan development

Integration testing

Defect analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Tools

JIRA

Windchill

SVN

Git

Red Hat Linux

Windows

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space Limited seeks a Ground Systems Test Engineer to drive testing and validation of spacecraft control systems and software for critical space missions. The role covers integration, functional and regression testing across SCC components, with collaboration across software, systems, and operations teams.

Responsibilities include developing test plans, executing procedures, administering SRM test facilities, and ensuring adherence to aerospace standards.