Spacecraft Functional Validation Engineer (Entry-Level)

Airbus S.A.S.; Margaretting; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; 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

Hybrid working

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage is seeking an entry-level Functional Validation Engineer for the Spacecraft & Systems Engineering group. You will learn to verify and validate critical hardware and software functions to ensure spacecraft are fit for mission before launch.

You will gain exposure to automated testing, test data analysis, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with system architects and customers as part of a guided development pathway.

Qualifications

• Strong technical aptitude in engineering, electronics or software.
• Interest in space technology and spacecraft systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute complete testing cycle from specification to assessment using simulated numerical and hybrid hardware test benches.
• Validate functional chains and sub-assemblies through open/closed-loop testing.
• Develop, write, and execute Automated Test Procedures (ATP) against test specifications.
• Perform detailed test data analysis and compile test reports with design teams.
• Support investigations into technical anomalies and propose engineering solutions.
• Engage with project management, architecture teams and customers.

Skills

Engineering foundations

Electronics knowledge

Software basics

Aerospace enthusiasm

Team collaboration

English communication

Self-driven development

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Test benches

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage is seeking an entry-level Functional Validation Engineer for the Spacecraft & Systems Engineering group. You will learn to verify and validate critical hardware and software functions to ensure spacecraft are fit for mission before launch.

You will gain exposure to automated testing, test data analysis, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with system architects and customers as part of a guided development pathway.