Spacecraft Functional Validation Engineer – Entry Level (Hybrid)

Airbus S.A.S.; Clothall; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Pension plan

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tech scheme

Discounted shopping

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 critical hardware and software functions to ensure spacecraft are fit for mission, with support from a dedicated verification team.

You will execute full test cycles, validate complex spacecraft functional chains, develop ATPs, analyze results and contribute to investigations while gaining exposure to project management and

Qualifications

• Strong technical aptitude in engineering, electronics or software with interest in aerospace.
• Willingness to learn verification and validation workflows for spacecraft hardware and software.
• Good communication skills to document tests and interact with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end testing cycles using both simulations and hybrid test benches.
• Validate functional chains and sub-assemblies through open/closed-loop tests.
• Develop, write and execute Automated Test Procedures (ATPs) per test specs.
• Analyze test data and compile comprehensive test reports with design teams.
• Assist investigations into anomalies and propose engineering solutions.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Electronics

Software basics

Aerospace passion

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 critical hardware and software functions to ensure spacecraft are fit for mission, with support from a dedicated verification team.

You will execute full test cycles, validate complex spacecraft functional chains, develop ATPs, analyze results and contribute to investigations while gaining exposure to project management and