Entry-Level Spacecraft Functional Validation Engineer

Airbus S.A.S.; Bow Brickhill; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage is seeking an ambitious, entry-level Functional Validation Engineer to join our Spacecraft & Systems Engineering group. You will learn to verify and validate critical hardware and software functions, ensuring spacecraft are fit for mission before they launch.

You will contribute by executing testing cycles, validating functional chains, and developing ATPs while collaborating with system architects and customers.

Qualifications

• Strong technical aptitude or foundational knowledge in engineering, electronics, software, or related field.
• Genuine passion for aerospace and technology.
• Proactive, highly collaborative mindset with a desire to drive future innovation.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.
• Willingness to learn and develop in the space sector.

Responsibilities

• Execute complete testing cycle—from specification to assessment—using both fully simulated numerical and hybrid hardware test benches.
• Validate complex spacecraft functional chains and sub-assemblies through open and closed-loop testing.
• Develop, write, and execute Automated Test Procedures (ATPs) against test specifications.
• Perform detailed test data analysis and compile comprehensive test reports in collaboration with design engineering teams.
• Support investigations into technical anomalies, diagnosing root causes and proposing engineering solutions.
• Gain exposure to project management, including verification strategy, scheduling, and interactions with system architects and customers.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Engineering fundamentals

Aerospace passion

Collaborative mindset

English proficiency

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage is seeking an ambitious, entry-level Functional Validation Engineer to join our Spacecraft & Systems Engineering group. You will learn to verify and validate critical hardware and software functions, ensuring spacecraft are fit for mission before they launch.

You will contribute by executing testing cycles, validating functional chains, and developing ATPs while collaborating with system architects and customers.