Spacecraft Functional Validation Engineer (Entry-Level)

Airbus S.A.S.; Little Wymondley; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension

Share options

Car leasing

Onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tech scheme

Discounted shopping

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Stevenage is seeking an ambitious entry-level Functional Validation Engineer to join our Spacecraft & Systems Engineering group, learning how to verify hardware and software functions to ensure they are fit for mission.

You will gain hands-on experience across testing cycles, ATPs, test data analysis, and collaboration with system architects and customers, with flexible hybrid working and ongoing personal development.

Qualifications

• Strong technical aptitude in engineering, electronics, software or related field and a passion for aerospace/technology.
• Proactive, highly collaborative mindset and eagerness to drive innovation as part of a team of engineers.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills for documenting tests and collaborating with teams.
• High degree of self-awareness and drive for personal and professional development in the space sector.

Responsibilities

• Execute the full testing cycle from specification to assessment using simulated and hybrid test benches.
• Validate complex spacecraft functional chains and sub-assemblies through open/closed-loop testing.
• Develop, write, and execute Automated Test Procedures (ATPs) against test specs.
• Perform detailed test data analysis and compile test reports with design teams.
• Support investigations into technical anomalies, diagnosing root causes and proposing solutions.
• Gain exposure to project management, including strategy, scheduling and interactions with architects and customers.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Team collaboration

English communication

Self-motivated

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space Stevenage is seeking an ambitious entry-level Functional Validation Engineer to join our Spacecraft & Systems Engineering group, learning how to verify hardware and software functions to ensure they are fit for mission.

You will gain hands-on experience across testing cycles, ATPs, test data analysis, and collaboration with system architects and customers, with flexible hybrid working and ongoing personal development.