Spacecraft Ground Systems Test Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Hybrid working

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in the UK is seeking a Ground Systems Test Engineer to lead testing and validation of spacecraft control systems and software for critical space missions. You will work across integration, functional, and regression testing, ensuring quality and compliance with aerospace standards.

You will collaborate with software developers, system engineers, and mission operations teams, maintain SRM facilities, and contribute to process improvements while supporting launch

Qualifications

• 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 such as Windchill, SVN, Git.
• Familiarity with defect tracking systems like JIRA.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and document integration plans and processes for Spacecraft Ground Control software.
• Develop, execute, and document test plans, procedures, and cases 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.
• 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 continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies.
• Provide technical expertise and support during critical mission phases, including launch and in-orbit operations.

Skills

Integration testing

Validation

SCC architectures

Red Hat Linux

Windows OS

Configuration management

JIRA familiarity

Tools

Windchill

SVN

Git

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in the UK is seeking a Ground Systems Test Engineer to lead testing and validation of spacecraft control systems and software for critical space missions. You will work across integration, functional, and regression testing, ensuring quality and compliance with aerospace standards.

You will collaborate with software developers, system engineers, and mission operations teams, maintain SRM facilities, and contribute to process improvements while supporting launch