Spacecraft Ground Systems Test Engineer (SCC/HIL)

Airbus S.A.S.; Bentley; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Job summary

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited is seeking a Ground Systems Test Engineer to join our Portsmouth/Stevenage team. You will design, execute and document tests for Spacecraft Ground Control and Center software, and maintain SRM facilities.

You will work with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure high-quality validation, support during launch and in-orbit phases, and adherence to aerospace standards. Hybrid working options are available in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in integration and validation of complex systems.
• Knowledge 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 like JIRA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to work 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 SRM test facilities and computer systems.
• Conduct functional, performance, integration, and regression testing of SCC components.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and report issues in defect tracking systems.
• Collaborate with software developers, system engineers, and mission ops 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 support during critical mission phases, including launch and in-orbit operations.

Skills

Integration testing

Systems engineering

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Tools

Windchill

SVN

Git

JIRA

Red Hat

Windows

Job description

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited is seeking a Ground Systems Test Engineer to join our Portsmouth/Stevenage team. You will design, execute and document tests for Spacecraft Ground Control and Center software, and maintain SRM facilities.

You will work with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure high-quality validation, support during launch and in-orbit phases, and adherence to aerospace standards. Hybrid working options are available in the UK.