Entry-Level Spacecraft Validation Engineer

Airbus S.A.S.; Rickling Green; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Pension plan

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space is seeking an entry-level Functional Validation Engineer at our Stevenage site. You will learn to verify and validate critical spacecraft hardware and software, executing tests from specification to assessment using simulated and hybrid benches.

You will contribute to validating GNC and DHS chains, develop ATPs, and analyze data for comprehensive reports. You will gain exposure to wider project management and interact with system architects and customers while benefiting

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge in engineering, electronics, or software.
• Ability to learn verification and validation techniques for spacecraft hardware and software.
• Strong communication skills in English to document tests and interact with teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute complete testing cycles using simulated numerical and hybrid hardware test benches.
• Validate spacecraft functional chains and sub-assemblies through open and closed-loop testing.
• Develop, write, and execute Automated Test Procedures (ATP) per specifications.
• Analyze test data and prepare comprehensive reports with design teams.
• Assist in investigations of technical anomalies and propose root-cause solutions.
• Engage in project management activities related to verification strategy and scheduling.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Team collaboration

English communication

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space is seeking an entry-level Functional Validation Engineer at our Stevenage site. You will learn to verify and validate critical spacecraft hardware and software, executing tests from specification to assessment using simulated and hybrid benches.

You will contribute to validating GNC and DHS chains, develop ATPs, and analyze data for comprehensive reports. You will gain exposure to wider project management and interact with system architects and customers while benefiting