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SCOF Ground Segment Engineer

Airbus Defence and Space logoAirbus Defence and SpacePortsmouthFull-timePosted 2mo ago

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Job Description

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 (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)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight ( #ZEROe ) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what's your next change?

An opportunity has arisen to be part of some diversified and forward looking programmes.

We are looking for a Systems Engineer to join Airbus Defence & Space working on Ground Control systems for Military Satellite Communications in Portsmouth, UK.

The Systems Engineer will provide support to the Delivery of a Milsatcom Ground Control system.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

  • Requirements analysis, traceability and verification.
  • Bill of Materials / Assembly Tree Management.
  • Integration, Verification Validation and Test (IVV&T) support.
  • Problem Definition, Non-Conformance and Observation recording and tracking.
  • Systems Engineering inputs as required - to support planning, schedule and cost activities.
  • Ground System level architectural design definition and trade-offs.
  • Technical proposal inputs and support to bidding teams

ABOUT YOU

  • System of Systems or Large Scale Integration Experience
  • Experience of engagement with customers and partners
  • Working understanding of satellite control

LI:MF1

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

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Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Sub-system development <JF-EN-EQ>

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. 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 emsom@airbus.com .

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.

Copied from the listing Airbus Defence and Space published, verified 30 Oct 2026.

About Airbus Defence and Space

Satellites, exploration hardware and laser terminals, built inside the Airbus group.

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