Spacecraft Validation Engineer — Entry Level

Airbus S.A.S.; Odell; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit share

Contributory pension

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage is seeking an ambitious, entry-level Functional Validation Engineer to join our Spacecraft & Systems Engineering group. You will learn to verify and validate hardware and software functions to ensure spacecraft are fit for mission.

You will perform testing across full cycles, validate GNC and DHS chains, develop ATPs, and analyze test data while collaborating with design engineering teams and customers.

Qualifications

• Strong technical aptitude in engineering, electronics or software
• Interest in aerospace and technology
• Excellent verbal and written English communication
• Willingness to learn and grow in space systems engineering

Responsibilities

• Execute complete testing cycle from specification to assessment using simulated and hybrid test benches
• Validate complex spacecraft functional chains and sub-assemblies through open and closed-loop testing
• Develop, write and execute Automated Test Procedures (ATPs)
• Perform detailed test data analysis and compile test reports
• Support investigations into anomalies and diagnose root causes
• Gain exposure to project management, scheduling and customer interactions

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Electronics

Software basics

Aerospace interest

English communication

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage is seeking an ambitious, entry-level Functional Validation Engineer to join our Spacecraft & Systems Engineering group. You will learn to verify and validate hardware and software functions to ensure spacecraft are fit for mission.

You will perform testing across full cycles, validate GNC and DHS chains, develop ATPs, and analyze test data while collaborating with design engineering teams and customers.