Spacecraft Ground Systems Test Engineer (SCC/HIL)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension plan

Car leasing

Onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tax-free tech scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Ground Systems Test Engineer to oversee the testing and validation of spacecraft control systems for critical missions. The role focuses on integration, functional and regression testing of SCC components and related software and hardware with HIL systems.

You will collaborate with software developers, system engineers and operations teams to ensure test coverage, participate in reviews, and contribute to process improvements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in integration and validation of complex systems, preferably in space or aerospace.
• 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, written and verbal, with teamwork ability.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and document integration plans 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 System Reference Model (SRM) test facilities and computer systems.
• Conduct functional, performance, integration, and regression testing of SCC components, including flight software, ground segment software, and HIL systems.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and report issues using established defect tracking systems.
• Collaborate with software developers, system engineers, and mission operations teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage.

Skills

Spacecraft integration

Test planning

Systems testing

SCC architectures

Defect analysis

Communication

Independent and team work

Tools

Windchill

SVN

Git

JIRA

Red Hat

Windows

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Ground Systems Test Engineer to oversee the testing and validation of spacecraft control systems for critical missions. The role focuses on integration, functional and regression testing of SCC components and related software and hardware with HIL systems.

You will collaborate with software developers, system engineers and operations teams to ensure test coverage, participate in reviews, and contribute to process improvements