Spacecraft Ground Systems Test Engineer

Airbus S.A.S.; Rustington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited seeks a Ground Systems Test Engineer to test spacecraft control systems and software for critical space missions. You will develop and execute test plans, validate SCC components, and ensure compliance with aerospace standards in a hybrid Portsmouth/Stevenage setup.

The role involves collaboration with cross‑functional teams, maintaining SRM test facilities, and supporting mission phases from launch to in‑orbit operations, with a focus on quality and continuous

Qualifications

• Experience in integration and validation of complex systems, preferably in space/aerospace.
• Strong understanding of Spacecraft Control Centre (SCC) architectures and functionalities.
• Proficiency with Red Hat and Windows operating systems.
• Experience with configuration management tools Windchill, SVN, Git.
• Familiarity with defect tracking systems such as JIRA.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication, able to convey technical concepts clearly.
• Ability to work both independently and in a multidisciplinary team.

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 (flight software, ground software, HIL).
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and report issues in defect tracking system.
• Collaborate with software developers, system engineers, and mission operations teams to ensure test coverage.
• Participate in formal reviews and maintain documentation for audits.

Skills

System integration testing

Space systems knowledge

SCC architectures

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Independent work

Tools

Windchill

SVN

Git

JIRA

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space Limited seeks a Ground Systems Test Engineer to test spacecraft control systems and software for critical space missions. You will develop and execute test plans, validate SCC components, and ensure compliance with aerospace standards in a hybrid Portsmouth/Stevenage setup.

The role involves collaboration with cross‑functional teams, maintaining SRM test facilities, and supporting mission phases from launch to in‑orbit operations, with a focus on quality and continuous