Spacecraft Ground Systems Test Engineer - Mission Validation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tax-free technology scheme

Job summary

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited in the UK is seeking a Ground Systems Test Engineer to validate spacecraft control systems and software for critical space missions. You will develop and execute test plans, maintain SRM facilities, and collaborate with software, systems, and mission ops teams to ensure coverage and compliance with aerospace standards.

The role involves testing across functional, performance, integration, and regression domains, with responsibilities during launch and in‑orbit

Qualifications

• Proven integration and validation experience in space or aerospace contexts.
• Strong understanding of Spacecraft Control Centre 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 and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.

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 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, identify defects, and report issues in defect tracking systems.
• Collaborate with software, system engineering, and mission operations teams to ensure full test coverage.

Skills

Integration & validation

SCC architectures

Red Hat & Windows

CM tools

JIRA

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Windchill

SVN

Git

Job description

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited in the UK is seeking a Ground Systems Test Engineer to validate spacecraft control systems and software for critical space missions. You will develop and execute test plans, maintain SRM facilities, and collaborate with software, systems, and mission ops teams to ensure coverage and compliance with aerospace standards.

The role involves testing across functional, performance, integration, and regression domains, with responsibilities during launch and in‑orbit