Spacecraft Ground Systems Test Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tax‑free tech scheme

Discounted shopping

Hybrid working

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Ground Systems Test Engineer to oversee testing and validation of spacecraft control systems and software for critical missions. You will develop and execute comprehensive test plans, manage SRM facilities, and collaborate across engineering and operations to ensure quality and compliance.

The role involves testing SCC components, HIL systems, and contributing to process improvement while adhering to aerospace standards.

Qualifications

• Proven 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 (JIRA).
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to explain 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, integration, and regression testing of SCC components (flight software, ground software, HIL).
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and report issues in defect tracking systems.
• Collaborate with software developers, system engineers, and operations teams to ensure test coverage.

Skills

System integration

SCC architectures

Operating systems

Defect tracking

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

Windchill

SVN

Git

JIRA

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Ground Systems Test Engineer to oversee testing and validation of spacecraft control systems and software for critical missions. You will develop and execute comprehensive test plans, manage SRM facilities, and collaborate across engineering and operations to ensure quality and compliance.

The role involves testing SCC components, HIL systems, and contributing to process improvement while adhering to aerospace standards.