Entry-Level Spacecraft Validation Engineer

Airbus; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tech scheme

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in Stevenage is seeking an ambitious, entry-level Functional Validation Engineer to join the Spacecraft & Systems Engineering group. You will learn how to verify and validate critical hardware and software before launch and contribute to mission-focused testing programs.

The role offers a guided development pathway, hands-on experience with test benches, and opportunities to work across international teams as part of a growing space initiatives portfolio.

Qualifications

• Strong technical aptitude in engineering, electronics or software.
• Genuine passion for aerospace and technology.
• Willingness to learn and grow in space systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute testing cycle from specification to assessment using simulated and hybrid benches.
• Validate spacecraft functional chains and sub-assemblies through open/closed-loop tests.
• Develop, write and execute ATPs against test specifications.
• Analyze test data and prepare comprehensive reports with engineers.
• Support investigations into technical anomalies and propose fixes.
• Gain exposure to project management and system architecture interactions.

Skills

Engineering aptitude

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Automated Test Procedures (ATP)

Test benches

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in Stevenage is seeking an ambitious, entry-level Functional Validation Engineer to join the Spacecraft & Systems Engineering group. You will learn how to verify and validate critical hardware and software before launch and contribute to mission-focused testing programs.

The role offers a guided development pathway, hands-on experience with test benches, and opportunities to work across international teams as part of a growing space initiatives portfolio.