Spacecraft Ground Systems Test & Validation Engineer

Airbus S.A.S.; Lower Froyle; 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

Hybrid working

Job summary

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited is seeking a Ground Systems Test Engineer to join our Portsmouth or Stevenage team. You will lead integration and validation of spacecraft control software and ground segment systems, including HIL setups, SRM facilities, and defect tracking.

You will collaborate with software, systems, and mission operations teams to ensure robust test coverage and compliance with aerospace standards, while benefiting from a flexible hybrid working policy and generous

Qualifications

• Proven experience in integration and validation of complex systems, preferably in space/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 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 and HIL systems.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and report issues using defect tracking systems.
• Collaborate with software, system, and mission ops teams to ensure test 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 launch and in-orbit operations.

Skills

Integration & validation

Space/aerospace industry

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Team collaboration

Tools

Windchill

SVN

Git

JIRA

Red Hat

Windows OS

Job description

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited is seeking a Ground Systems Test Engineer to join our Portsmouth or Stevenage team. You will lead integration and validation of spacecraft control software and ground segment systems, including HIL setups, SRM facilities, and defect tracking.

You will collaborate with software, systems, and mission operations teams to ensure robust test coverage and compliance with aerospace standards, while benefiting from a flexible hybrid working policy and generous