Spacecraft Ground Systems Test Engineer

Airbus S.A.S.; Petworth; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Hybrid working

Job summary

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited is seeking a highly skilled Ground Systems Test Engineer to join our Portsmouth or Stevenage teams with hybrid working options. You will test and validate spacecraft control systems and software for critical missions, ensuring reliability and compliance with aerospace standards.

Responsibilities include developing test plans for Spacecraft Ground Control and Control Centre software, maintaining SRM facilities, and collaborating across engineering and operations

Qualifications

• Experience in integration and validation of complex systems.
• Knowledge 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.

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, integration, and regression testing of SCC components.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and report issues in defect tracking systems.
• Collaborate with software developers and mission operations teams to ensure test coverage.

Skills

Space systems testing

Test planning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Tools

Red Hat

Windows

Windchill

SVN

Git

JIRA

Job description

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited is seeking a highly skilled Ground Systems Test Engineer to join our Portsmouth or Stevenage teams with hybrid working options. You will test and validate spacecraft control systems and software for critical missions, ensuring reliability and compliance with aerospace standards.

Responsibilities include developing test plans for Spacecraft Ground Control and Control Centre software, maintaining SRM facilities, and collaborating across engineering and operations