Spacecraft Functional Validation Engineer (Entry Level)

Airbus S.A.S.; Round Bush; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Job summary

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

You will gain hands-on experience with automated testing, data analysis, and collaboration with system architects and customers, with flexible work options and a path for development in the space sector.

Qualifications

• Strong technical aptitude in engineering, electronics, or software.
• Proactive, highly collaborative mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.
• Self-awareness and commitment to personal development in the space sector.

Responsibilities

• Execute the full test cycle from specification to assessment using simulations and hybrid benches.
• Validate 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 prepare comprehensive reports with design teams.
• Investigate anomalies, diagnose root causes, and propose engineering solutions.
• Engage in project management exposure including strategy, scheduling and stakeholder interaction.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Electronics fundamentals

Software fundamentals

English communication

Job description

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

You will gain hands-on experience with automated testing, data analysis, and collaboration with system architects and customers, with flexible work options and a path for development in the space sector.