Spacecraft Ground Systems Test Engineer – Hybrid & Flexible

Airbus S.A.S.; Durrington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in the UK seeks a Ground Systems Test Engineer to join the team in Portsmouth or Stevenage. You will test and validate spacecraft control systems and software for critical space missions, ensuring performance, reliability and compliance with aerospace standards.

You will develop and execute integration and test plans for Spacecraft Ground Control software, administer SRM test facilities, perform functional and regression testing, analyze results, and collaborate

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 Windchill, SVN and Git for configuration management.
• Familiarity with defect tracking systems such as Jira.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and document integration plans for Spacecraft Ground Control software and systems.
• Develop, execute, and document test plans for Spacecraft Control Centre software and systems.
• Administer and maintain System Reference Model (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 trackers.
• Collaborate with software developers, system engineers, and mission operations teams for test coverage.
• Participate in formal reviews and audits of test documentation and results.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies.
• Provide technical support during critical mission phases including launch and in-orbit operations.

Skills

Integration & validation

SCC architectures

OS proficiency (Red Hat, Windows)

Configuration management tools

Defect tracking (JIRA)

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent & multi-disciplinary work

Tools

Windchill

SVN

Git

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in the UK seeks a Ground Systems Test Engineer to join the team in Portsmouth or Stevenage. You will test and validate spacecraft control systems and software for critical space missions, ensuring performance, reliability and compliance with aerospace standards.

You will develop and execute integration and test plans for Spacecraft Ground Control software, administer SRM test facilities, perform functional and regression testing, analyze results, and collaborate