Spacecraft Ground Systems Test Engineer - Hybrid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension plan

Share options

Car leasing

Onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tax-free tech scheme

Discounted shopping

Hybrid working

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in the UK is seeking a seasoned Ground Systems Test Engineer to validate spacecraft control systems and software for critical space missions. You will develop, execute, and document test plans for Spacecraft Control Centre software and systems, and oversee SRM test facilities, ensuring traceability and compliance with aerospace standards.

You will collaborate with software developers, systems engineers and mission operations to ensure comprehensive test coverage,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in integration and validation of complex systems.
• Strong understanding of SCC architectures and functionalities.
• Proficiency with Red Hat and Windows operating systems.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Windchill, SVN and Git.
• Familiarity with defect tracking systems like JIRA.

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 including flight software and HIL systems.
• Analyze test results, report defects, and track issues in defect systems.

Skills

Integration testing

Test planning

Validation

SCC architectures

HIL systems

Defect tracking (JIRA)

Version control (Git, SVN)

Operating systems (Red Hat, Windows)

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Tools

Windchill

SVN

Git

JIRA

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in the UK is seeking a seasoned Ground Systems Test Engineer to validate spacecraft control systems and software for critical space missions. You will develop, execute, and document test plans for Spacecraft Control Centre software and systems, and oversee SRM test facilities, ensuring traceability and compliance with aerospace standards.

You will collaborate with software developers, systems engineers and mission operations to ensure comprehensive test coverage,