Junior Spacecraft Functional Validation Engineer (Hybrid)

Airbus S.A.S.; Ivy Chimneys; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension

Share options

Car leasing

Free onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage is seeking an ambitious entry-level Functional Validation Engineer to join our Spacecraft & Systems Engineering group. You will learn how to ensure our spacecraft are fit for mission by verifying and validating critical hardware and software functions before they leave Earth.

In this guided development pathway you will execute testing cycles, validate functional chains, develop ATPs, analyse data, and contribute to investigations of anomalies while gaining

Qualifications

• Strong technical aptitude in engineering, electronics, software, or related field.
• Ability to learn and apply testing methodologies in a space environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute the complete testing cycle-from specification to assessment-using both fully simulated numerical and hybrid hardware test benches.
• Validate complex spacecraft functional chains (such as GNC and DHS) and sub-assemblies through comprehensive open and closed-loop testing.
• Develop, write, and execute Automated Test Procedures (ATPs) against rigorous test specifications.
• Perform detailed test data analysis and compile comprehensive test reports in collaboration with design engineering teams.
• Support investigations into technical anomalies, diagnosing root causes and proposing engineering solutions.
• Gain exposure to project management, including verification strategy, scheduling, and interactions with system architects and customers.

Skills

Engineering basics

Electronics basics

Software basics

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage is seeking an ambitious entry-level Functional Validation Engineer to join our Spacecraft & Systems Engineering group. You will learn how to ensure our spacecraft are fit for mission by verifying and validating critical hardware and software functions before they leave Earth.

In this guided development pathway you will execute testing cycles, validate functional chains, develop ATPs, analyse data, and contribute to investigations of anomalies while gaining