Spacecraft Functional Validation Engineer - Hybrid

Airbus S.A.S.; Trowley Bottom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Contributory pension

Hybrid working

E-learning courses

Health benefits

Cycle-to-work

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.

You will execute testing cycles using simulated and hybrid benches, validate complex functional chains, develop ATPs, analyze data, and contribute to investigations into anomalies while gaining exposure to

Qualifications

• A strong technical aptitude or foundational knowledge in engineering, electronics, software, or a related field, combined with a genuine passion for aerospace and technology.
• A proactive, highly collaborative mindset with a strong desire to drive future innovation alongside a team of experienced engineers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, enabling you to effectively document tests and interact with diverse engineering teams.
• A high degree of self-awareness and a genuine drive to take ownership of your personal and professional development within the space sector.

Responsibilities

• Execute the complete testing cycle—from specification to assessment—using both fully simulated numerical and hybrid hardware test benches.
• Validate complex spacecraft functional chains and sub-assemblies through comprehensive open and closed-loop testing.
• Develop, write, and execute Automated Test Procedures (ATPs) against rigorous test specifications.
• Perform detailed test data analysis and compile comprehensive test reports in close collaboration with the wider design engineering areas.
• Support investigations into technical anomalies, diagnosing root causes and proposing engineering solutions.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Electronics basics

Software basics

Aerospace interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

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.

You will execute testing cycles using simulated and hybrid benches, validate complex functional chains, develop ATPs, analyze data, and contribute to investigations into anomalies while gaining exposure to