Spacecraft Functional Validation Engineer - Hybrid (Entry-Level)

Airbus S.A.S.; Epping Forest; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Pension scheme

Car leasing

Onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage is looking for an entry-level Functional Validation Engineer to join our Spacecraft & Systems Engineering group. You will learn to verify and validate critical hardware and software functions before launch, contributing to missions like ExoMars and Solar Orbiter.

You will gain hands-on experience across testing cycles, automate test procedures, analyze data and produce comprehensive reports, while collaborating with system architects and customers to drive

Qualifications

• Foundational engineering knowledge or related degree.
• Interest in aerospace and space technology.
• Strong verbal and written English communication.

Responsibilities

• Execute full testing cycle from specification to assessment using simulated and hybrid test benches.
• Validate functional chains (GNC, DHS) and sub-assemblies through open/closed-loop testing.
• Develop, write and execute Automated Test Procedures (ATPs) against test specs.
• Perform detailed test data analysis and compile test reports with design teams.
• Assist investigations into anomalies, diagnosing root causes and proposing solutions.
• Gain exposure to project management and interactions with system architects and customers.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Electronics basics

Software basics

Aerospace interest

English communication

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage is looking for an entry-level Functional Validation Engineer to join our Spacecraft & Systems Engineering group. You will learn to verify and validate critical hardware and software functions before launch, contributing to missions like ExoMars and Solar Orbiter.

You will gain hands-on experience across testing cycles, automate test procedures, analyze data and produce comprehensive reports, while collaborating with system architects and customers to drive