Spacecraft Functional Validation Engineer – Entry Level

Airbus S.A.S.; Yardley Hastings; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension scheme

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 ambitious entry-level Functional Validation Engineer to join 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.

The role offers a guided development pathway with exposure to functional verification strategy and customer interactions.

Qualifications

• Strong technical aptitude in engineering, electronics, or software.
• Interest in aerospace and technology.
• Willingness to learn through guided development pathway.

Responsibilities

• Execute complete testing cycle from specification to assessment using simulated and hardware test benches.
• Validate functional chains and sub-assemblies through open and closed-loop testing.
• Develop and execute Automated Test Procedures (ATPs) against test specs.
• Perform data analysis and compile test reports with cross-team collaboration.
• Support investigations into technical anomalies and propose engineering solutions.
• Engage in project management exposure including strategy and scheduling.

Skills

Engineering basics

Electronics basics

Software basics

Aerospace interest

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage is seeking an ambitious entry-level Functional Validation Engineer to join 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.

The role offers a guided development pathway with exposure to functional verification strategy and customer interactions.