Spacecraft Functional Validation Engineer - Entry Level

Airbus S.A.S.; Barton-le-Clay; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing

Season ticket loan

Discounted shopping

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage is seeking an ambitious entry-level Functional Validation Engineer to join the Spacecraft & Systems Engineering group. You will learn to verify and validate critical hardware and software functions before launch, contributing to missions like ExoMars and Solar Orbiter.

You will execute testing cycles, develop ATPs, analyze data, and collaborate with system architects and customers, while exploring wider project management and verification strategy.

Qualifications

• Strong technical aptitude in engineering, electronics or software.
• Proactive, collaborative mindset to drive innovation with engineers.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.

Responsibilities

• Execute complete testing cycle from specification to assessment on simulated and hybrid benches.
• Validate complex spacecraft functional chains and sub-assemblies through open/closed-loop tests.
• Develop, write and run Automated Test Procedures (ATPs) against test specs.
• Perform detailed test data analysis and compile reports with design teams.
• Support investigations into technical anomalies and propose engineering solutions.
• Engage in project management exposure including strategy and scheduling.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Test engineering

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

English communication

Tools

ATP development

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage is seeking an ambitious entry-level Functional Validation Engineer to join the Spacecraft & Systems Engineering group. You will learn to verify and validate critical hardware and software functions before launch, contributing to missions like ExoMars and Solar Orbiter.

You will execute testing cycles, develop ATPs, analyze data, and collaborate with system architects and customers, while exploring wider project management and verification strategy.