SCOF Systems Implementation and Test Engineer
The advert says the job needs UK security clearance:
“SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have or be able to obtain UK Eyes Only SC/DV Security Clearance via the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) process.”
SC clearance usually needs five years of living in the UK, and DV clearance usually needs ten. If you have lived here that long, for example on a Student and then a Graduate visa, you may be able to get it. Most people applying from outside the UK cannot, so the highest likelihood we give this job is Unlikely. Ask Airbus Defence and Space whether they would sponsor you.
Unlikely
Sponsorship likelihood
The advert asks for security clearance
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2136 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 46% sure that is the right code. Airbus Defence and Space is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Unlikely 2136 (IT quality and testing professionals) · 46% match
- Unlikely 2126 (Aerospace engineers) · 30% match
- Unlikely 2129 (Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified) · 6% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2136 IT quality and testing professionals Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
2126 Aerospace engineers Also possible | £36,700 | £41,900 | £47,200 | £52,400 |
2129 Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £33,400 | £36,900 | £41,500 | £46,100 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have or be able to obtain UK Eyes Only SC/DV Security Clearance via the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) process.
LOCATION: Portsmouth or Stevenage (with some hybrid working available subject to our Hybrid Working Policy)
TYPE: Full time
What's In It For You
- Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
- Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday
- Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
- Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme
- Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving
- Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Ground Systems Test Engineer to join our team at AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited.
This role involves the meticulous testing and validation of spacecraft control systems and software for critical space missions, ensuring their performance, reliability, and compliance with stringent aerospace standards.
How You Will Contribute To The Team
- Develop, execute, and document integration plans, and processes 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 hardware-in-the-loop (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 understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
- Participate in formal reviews and audits of test documentation and results.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies.
- Provide technical expertise and support during critical mission phases, including launch and in-orbit operations.
- Ensure all testing activities comply with AIRBUS Defense and Space quality standards and industry regulations.
- Proven experience in Integration and validation of complex systems, preferably in the space or aerospace industry.
- Strong understanding of Spacecraft Control Centre (SCC) architectures and functionalities.
- Proficiency with Red Hat and Windows operating systems.
- Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Windchill, SVN, Git).
- Familiarity with defect tracking systems (e.g., JIRA).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively articulate technical concepts.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
How We Can Support You
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.
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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited
Employment Type:
Permanent
Experience Level:
Professional
Job Family:
Sub-system development
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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected] .
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
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Where this offer sits in the market
IT quality and testing professionals (SOC 2136) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~21k in sample- Middle half £36,972–54,860
- Median £45,656
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,100
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Airbus Defence and Space holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2136 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.