Spacecraft Functional Validation Engineer – Entry Level

Airbus S.A.S.; Great Chishill; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage is seeking an entry-level Functional Validation Engineer to learn and contribute to ensuring spacecraft are fit for mission. You will work within the Spacecraft & Systems Engineering group, gaining hands-on experience in verification of hardware and software across full testing cycles.

You will be supported to grow through a guided development pathway, with opportunities to engage with system architects and customers, while developing testing skills and a

Qualifications

• A strong technical aptitude or foundational knowledge in engineering, electronics, software, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Execute the complete testing cycle—from specification to assessment—using simulated numerical and hybrid hardware test benches.
• Validate complex spacecraft functional chains (such as GNC and DHS) and sub-assemblies through 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 with the design engineering teams.
• Support investigations into technical anomalies, diagnosing root causes and proposing engineering solutions.
• Gain exposure to project management aspects including functional verification strategy and scheduling.

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage is seeking an entry-level Functional Validation Engineer to learn and contribute to ensuring spacecraft are fit for mission. You will work within the Spacecraft & Systems Engineering group, gaining hands-on experience in verification of hardware and software across full testing cycles.

You will be supported to grow through a guided development pathway, with opportunities to engage with system architects and customers, while developing testing skills and a