Entry-Level Spacecraft Validation Engineer (Hybrid)

Airbus S.A.S.; St Leonards; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Annual bonus program

Pension contributions

Employee growth opportunities

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage is seeking an entry-level Functional Validation Engineer to join our Spacecraft & Systems Engineering group. You will learn to verify and validate critical hardware and software functions before launch, through a guided development pathway and hands-on testing.

You will execute full testing cycles, validate complex spacecraft chains, develop ATPs, and analyze results in collaboration with design teams.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role in Functional Validation for spacecraft systems.
• Interest in verification of hardware and software functions.
• Willingness to learn through guided development pathway.
• Strong teamwork and communication in engineering context.

Responsibilities

• Execute full testing cycle from spec to assessment using simulated and hybrid benches.
• Validate spacecraft functional chains like GNC and DHS through tests.
• Develop, write, and run Automated Test Procedures (ATPs).
• Analyze test data and prepare reports with design teams.
• Assist investigations into anomalies and propose fixes.
• Gain exposure to project management and stakeholder interactions.

Skills

Engineering basics

Electronics

Software basics

Aerospace interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Test benches

ATPs

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage is seeking an entry-level Functional Validation Engineer to join our Spacecraft & Systems Engineering group. You will learn to verify and validate critical hardware and software functions before launch, through a guided development pathway and hands-on testing.

You will execute full testing cycles, validate complex spacecraft chains, develop ATPs, and analyze results in collaboration with design teams.