Spacecraft Ground Systems Test Engineer – Hybrid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Pension

Share options

Car leasing

Onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tech scheme

Flexible hours

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in the United Kingdom seeks a Ground Systems Test Engineer to validate spacecraft control software and systems, ensuring reliability under stringent aerospace standards. You will develop and execute test plans for Spacecraft Ground Control and Control Centre software, manage SRM facilities, and perform comprehensive SCC testing across flight and ground segments.

Join a multidisciplinary team with strong defect tracking, configuration management, and rigorous

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 and processes 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 and ground segment software.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and report issues using 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 continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies.
• Provide technical expertise during critical mission phases, including launch and in-orbit operations.

Skills

System integration

SCC architecture

Red Hat OS

Defect analysis

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

Windchill

SVN

Git

JIRA

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in the United Kingdom seeks a Ground Systems Test Engineer to validate spacecraft control software and systems, ensuring reliability under stringent aerospace standards. You will develop and execute test plans for Spacecraft Ground Control and Control Centre software, manage SRM facilities, and perform comprehensive SCC testing across flight and ground segments.

Join a multidisciplinary team with strong defect tracking, configuration management, and rigorous