Spacecraft Ground Systems Test Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Hybrid working policy

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited is seeking a Ground Systems Test Engineer to validate spacecraft control systems and software for critical space missions. You will develop and execute integration plans for Spacecraft Ground Control and Control Centre software, maintain test facilities, and perform functional and regression testing with a focus on reliability and compliance.

The role requires collaboration with software developers, systems engineers, and mission operations teams, and offers

Qualifications

• Proven experience in integration and validation of complex systems.
• Strong understanding of Spacecraft Control Centre architectures and functionalities.
• 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 with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal, to convey technical concepts.

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, and regression testing of SCC components.

Skills

Integration & validation

Test planning

SCC architectures

Red Hat/Windows

Windchill/SVN/Git

JIRA

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Tools

Windchill

SVN

Git

JIRA

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space Limited is seeking a Ground Systems Test Engineer to validate spacecraft control systems and software for critical space missions. You will develop and execute integration plans for Spacecraft Ground Control and Control Centre software, maintain test facilities, and perform functional and regression testing with a focus on reliability and compliance.

The role requires collaboration with software developers, systems engineers, and mission operations teams, and offers