Spacecraft Ground Systems Test Engineer (Hybrid)

Airbus S.A.S.; East Woodhay; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited in the UK is seeking a Ground Systems Test Engineer to lead the testing and validation of spacecraft control systems and software for critical space missions. You will design and execute integration plans and test cases for Spacecraft Ground Control and Control Centre software.

You will maintain SRM facilities, collaborate with software and systems teams, participate in formal reviews, and ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in integration and validation of complex systems.
• Strong understanding of Spacecraft Control Centre architectures.
• 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; strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and document integration plans for Spacecraft Ground Control software.
• Develop, execute, and document test plans for Spacecraft Control Centre software.
• Administer and maintain SRM test facilities and computer systems.
• Conduct functional, performance, integration, and regression testing of SCC components.
• Analyze test results, report defects using defect tracking systems.
• Collaborate with developers, system engineers, and mission ops teams.
• Participate in formal reviews and audits of test documentation and results.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes.
• Provide support during critical mission phases including launch and in-orbit ops.
• Ensure testing complies with quality standards and regs.

Skills

System integration

Test engineering

SCC architectures

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Tools

Windchill

SVN

Git

JIRA

Job description

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited in the UK is seeking a Ground Systems Test Engineer to lead the testing and validation of spacecraft control systems and software for critical space missions. You will design and execute integration plans and test cases for Spacecraft Ground Control and Control Centre software.

You will maintain SRM facilities, collaborate with software and systems teams, participate in formal reviews, and ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards.