Entry-Level Spacecraft Validation Engineer

Airbus S.A.S.; Bar Hill; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Pension

Share options

Onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tech scheme

Job summary

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

You will work in the Functional Verification Team, perform testing across simulations and hardware test benches, and contribute to test reports while gaining exposure to project management and customer interactions.

Qualifications

• Foundational engineering knowledge in engineering, electronics, or software.
• Strong verbal and written English communication in a technical setting.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate with spacecraft teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute complete testing cycle from specification to assessment using simulated and hybrid benches.
• Validate functional chains and sub-assemblies through open/closed-loop tests.
• Develop, write and run Automated Test Procedures (ATPs) against test specs.
• Analyze test data and prepare detailed test reports with design engineering teams.
• Investigate anomalies, diagnose root causes, propose engineering solutions.
• Engage in project management activities and interfaces with system architects.

Skills

Engineering basics

Electronics

Software basics

Aerospace enthusiasm

Job description

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

You will work in the Functional Verification Team, perform testing across simulations and hardware test benches, and contribute to test reports while gaining exposure to project management and customer interactions.