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SCOF Systems Implementation and Test Engineer

Portsmouth, GB💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-17 → 2026-09-26

Core

Testing and validation of spacecraft control systems and software for critical space missions, ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance with aerospace standards.

Role type

Senior Ground Systems Test Engineer

Builds

Spacecraft Ground Control software and systems for space missions

Domain

Aerospace / Space Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Spacecraft Control Centre (SCC) architecture knowledge, complex system integration and validation, Red Hat and Windows OS proficiency, configuration management (Windchill, SVN, Git), defect tracking (JIRA), functional/performance/integration/regression testing, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing

Preferred skills

Space or aerospace industry experience, mission operations support

Technologies

Red Hat, Windows, Windchill, SVN, Git, JIRA, HIL systems

Responsibilities

Develop and execute integration and test plans for Spacecraft Ground Control software; Administer and maintain System Reference Model (SRM) test facilities; Conduct functional, performance, integration, and regression testing of SCC components; Analyze test results and report defects; Collaborate with developers and mission operations teams; Participate in formal reviews and audits of test documentation; Provide technical expertise during launch and in-orbit operations

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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