Spacecraft Ground Systems Test Engineer (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension scheme

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tax-free tech scheme

Discounted shopping

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in the UK seeks a Ground Systems Test Engineer to join the Portsmouth/Stevenage team, testing spacecraft control systems and ground software for critical space missions.

Responsible for integration, validation, test planning, and collaboration with software and mission operations. Hybrid working options and a comprehensive benefits package are available.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and document integration plans 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 and flight/ground software.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and report issues using defect tracking tools.
• 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.
• Support during critical mission phases including launch and in-orbit operations.

Skills

Integration & validation

SCC architectures

Red Hat & Windows

Configuration management (Windchill,SV

Tools

JIRA

Windchill

SVN

Git

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in the UK seeks a Ground Systems Test Engineer to join the Portsmouth/Stevenage team, testing spacecraft control systems and ground software for critical space missions.

Responsible for integration, validation, test planning, and collaboration with software and mission operations. Hybrid working options and a comprehensive benefits package are available.