Spacecraft Functional Validation Engineer - Hybrid & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

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Car leasing

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage is seeking an 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 end-to-end testing, develop ATPs, analyze data, and collaborate with system architects and customers to drive verification activities and engineering solutions. There is hybrid working available.

Qualifications

• Strong technical aptitude in engineering, electronics, software, or related field.
• Genuine passion for aerospace and technology.
• Proactive, highly collaborative mindset with desire to drive innovation.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication, ability to document tests and interact with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute complete testing cycle from specification to assessment using simulated and hybrid hardware test benches.
• Validate complex spacecraft functional chains and sub-assemblies through open and closed-loop testing.
• Develop, write, and execute Automated Test Procedures (ATPs) against test specifications.
• Perform detailed test data analysis and compile comprehensive test reports with design engineering teams.
• Support investigations into technical anomalies, diagnosing root causes and proposing solutions.
• Gain exposure to project management, including verification strategy, scheduling, and stakeholder interactions.

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage is seeking an 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 end-to-end testing, develop ATPs, analyze data, and collaborate with system architects and customers to drive verification activities and engineering solutions. There is hybrid working available.