Spacecraft Ground Systems Test Engineer (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Car leasing scheme

Season ticket loan

Job summary

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited is seeking a skilled Ground Systems Test Engineer to join our Portsmouth/Stevenage team. You will develop and execute integration, test, and validation activities for spacecraft control software and ground systems, including HIL environments.

You will maintain SRM facilities, analyze results, report defects via JIRA, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure mission-critical reliability and compliance with 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, to convey technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and document integration plans for Spacecraft Ground Control software and systems.
• Develop, execute, and document test plans 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 and HIL systems.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and report issues in defect tracking systems.
• Collaborate with software developers, system engineers, and mission operations teams to ensure coverage.
• Participate in formal reviews and audits of test documentation and results.
• Contribute to testing process improvements and provide support during critical mission phases.

Skills

System integration

Test planning

Defect tracking

SCC architectures

Lab testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Software validation

Tools

JIRA

Windchill

Git

SVN

Job description

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited is seeking a skilled Ground Systems Test Engineer to join our Portsmouth/Stevenage team. You will develop and execute integration, test, and validation activities for spacecraft control software and ground systems, including HIL environments.

You will maintain SRM facilities, analyze results, report defects via JIRA, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure mission-critical reliability and compliance with aerospace standards.