Entry-Level Spacecraft Functional Validation Engineer

Airbus S.A.S.; Reed; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage is seeking an ambitious, entry-level Functional Validation Engineer to help verify and validate spacecraft hardware and software before flight, contributing to missions like ExoMars and Solar Orbiter.

You will learn through a guided development pathway, execute testing cycles from spec to assessment using simulated and hybrid benches, develop ATPs, analyze data, and interact with system architects and customers while growing your skills in aerospace

Qualifications

• Entry-level position in Functional Validation engineering.
• Interest in spacecraft hardware/software verification and validation.
• Willingness to learn testing across simulation and hardware test benches.

Responsibilities

• Execute the complete testing cycle from specification to assessment using simulations and hybrid benches.
• Validate functional chains and sub-assemblies through open and closed-loop testing.
• Develop, write, and execute ATPs against test specifications.
• Perform detailed test data analysis and compile test reports with engineers.
• Support investigations into anomalies and propose engineering solutions.
• Gain exposure to project management, including verification strategy and scheduling.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Electronics knowledge

Software knowledge

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Automated Test Procedures (ATP)

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage is seeking an ambitious, entry-level Functional Validation Engineer to help verify and validate spacecraft hardware and software before flight, contributing to missions like ExoMars and Solar Orbiter.

You will learn through a guided development pathway, execute testing cycles from spec to assessment using simulated and hybrid benches, develop ATPs, analyze data, and interact with system architects and customers while growing your skills in aerospace