Entry-Level Spacecraft Validation Engineer (Hybrid)

Airbus S.A.S.; Little Kingshill; Hybride; GBP 28 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Résumé du poste

Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage is seeking an enthusiastic entry-level Functional Validation Engineer to join the Spacecraft & Systems Engineering group. You will learn to verify and validate critical hardware and software functions to ensure spacecraft are fit for mission before launch, through a guided development pathway.

You will execute full testing cycles, validate functional chains, develop ATPs, analyze test data, and collaborate with system architects and customers to drive

Qualifications

• A strong technical aptitude or foundational knowledge in engineering, electronics, software, or a related field, combined with a genuine passion for aerospace and technology.
• A proactive, highly collaborative mindset with a strong desire to drive future innovation alongside a team of experienced engineers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, enabling you to effectively document tests and interact with diverse engineering teams.
• A high degree of self-awareness and a genuine drive to take ownership of your personal and professional development within the space sector.

Responsabilités

• Execute the complete testing cycle—from specification to assessment—using simulated and hybrid test benches.
• Validate complex spacecraft functional chains (e.g., GNC and DHS) 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 test reports with design engineering teams.
• Support investigations into technical anomalies, diagnosing root causes and proposing solutions.
• Gain exposure to wider project management, including strategy, scheduling, and customer interactions.

Connaissances

Engineering fundamentals

Electronics knowledge

Software knowledge

Aerospace passion

Description du poste

Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage is seeking an enthusiastic entry-level Functional Validation Engineer to join the Spacecraft & Systems Engineering group. You will learn to verify and validate critical hardware and software functions to ensure spacecraft are fit for mission before launch, through a guided development pathway.

You will execute full testing cycles, validate functional chains, develop ATPs, analyze test data, and collaborate with system architects and customers to drive