Spacecraft Ground Systems Test Engineer (Hybrid)

Airbus S.A.S.; East Tisted; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension scheme

Car leasing

Hybrid working

Onsite parking

Employee assistance

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in the United Kingdom seeks a Ground Systems Test Engineer to validate spacecraft control systems and software for critical missions. You will develop integration plans, execute test cases, and maintain SRM test facilities while guaranteeing compliance with aerospace standards.

The role requires collaboration with engineers and operations teams, with opportunities for hybrid working and ongoing professional development within a world‑class space division.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in integration and validation of complex systems.
• Strong ability to develop and execute test plans and test cases.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.

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 SRM test facilities and computer systems.
• Conduct functional, performance, integration, and regression testing of SCC components including flight software, ground segment software, and HIL systems.
• Analyze test results, report defects using established tracking systems.
• 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.

Skills

Integration testing

Test planning

Communication

Analytical thinking

Tools

Windchill

Git

JIRA

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in the United Kingdom seeks a Ground Systems Test Engineer to validate spacecraft control systems and software for critical missions. You will develop integration plans, execute test cases, and maintain SRM test facilities while guaranteeing compliance with aerospace standards.

The role requires collaboration with engineers and operations teams, with opportunities for hybrid working and ongoing professional development within a world‑class space division.