Spacecraft Functional Validation Engineer (Entry Level)

Airbus S.A.S.; East Claydon; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

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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 to verify and validate critical hardware and software functions, ensuring spacecraft are fit for mission before launch.

You will execute end-to-end testing on simulated and hybrid benches, validate GNC and DHS chains, develop ATPs, analyze data, and prepare test reports, while gaining exposure to project management and

Qualifications

• Strong technical aptitude or foundational knowledge in engineering, electronics, software, or a related field.
• Genuine passion for aerospace and technology.
• Proactive, highly collaborative mindset with a drive to innovate in space engineering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• High degree of self-awareness and motivation to develop in the space sector.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end testing from specification to assessment on simulated and hybrid test benches.
• Validate complex spacecraft functional chains (e.g., GNC and DHS) and sub-assemblies through open/closed-loop testing.
• Develop, write, and execute Automated Test Procedures (ATPs) against test specifications.
• Perform detailed test data analysis and compile comprehensive test reports with design engineering teams.
• Support investigations into technical anomalies, diagnosing root causes and proposing solutions.
• Gain exposure to project management, including functional verification strategy, scheduling, and customer interactions.

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 to verify and validate critical hardware and software functions, ensuring spacecraft are fit for mission before launch.

You will execute end-to-end testing on simulated and hybrid benches, validate GNC and DHS chains, develop ATPs, analyze data, and prepare test reports, while gaining exposure to project management and