Spacecraft Ground Systems Test Engineer

Airbus S.A.S.; Whiteparish; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Hybrid working policy

Car leasing scheme

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in the UK is seeking a Ground Systems Test Engineer to validate spacecraft control software and systems from development through mission operations.

You will develop and execute comprehensive test plans for Spacecraft Ground Control and Centre software, manage SRM test facilities, and conduct functional, performance, and regression testing of SCC components including flight software and HIL systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in integration and validation of complex systems, preferably in space/aerospace.
• Strong understanding of Spacecraft Control Centre (SCC) architectures and functionalities.
• Familiarity with defect tracking systems (e.g., JIRA).
• Proficiency with Red Hat and Windows operating systems.
• Experience with configuration management tools (Windchill, SVN, Git).

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and document integration plans and processes for Spacecraft Ground Control software and systems.
• Develop, execute, and document test plans, procedures, and cases for Spacecraft Control Centre software and systems.
• Administer and maintain System Reference Model (SRM) test facilities and computer systems.
• Conduct functional, performance, integration, and regression testing of SCC components including flight software and HIL systems.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and report issues using defect tracking systems.
• Collaborate with software developers, system engineers, and 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.

Skills

System integration

Test planning

SCC architectures

Defect analysis

Engineering collaboration

Windows

Red Hat

Tools

Windchill

SVN

Git

JIRA

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in the UK is seeking a Ground Systems Test Engineer to validate spacecraft control software and systems from development through mission operations.

You will develop and execute comprehensive test plans for Spacecraft Ground Control and Centre software, manage SRM test facilities, and conduct functional, performance, and regression testing of SCC components including flight software and HIL systems.