Spacecraft Validation Engineer - Entry Level (Hybrid)

Airbus S.A.S.; Rushden; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Pension scheme

Share options

Car leasing

Onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

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 how to verify critical hardware and software functions before launch, under a guided development pathway.

You will execute full testing cycles, validate complex spacecraft functional chains, develop ATPs, and analyze data to support investigations and reporting.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position in space technology focusing on functional validation and verification.
• Foundational knowledge in engineering, electronics or software relevant to spacecraft systems.
• Willingness to learn in a guided development pathway and contribute to test activities.

Responsibilities

• Execute full testing cycle from specification to assessment using simulated and hybrid test benches.
• Validate functional chains and sub-assemblies through open/closed-loop testing.
• Develop and execute Automated Test Procedures (ATPs) against test specs.
• Analyze test data and prepare comprehensive reports with engineers.
• Support investigations into anomalies and propose engineering solutions.

Skills

Engineering basics

Electronics

Software

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 how to verify critical hardware and software functions before launch, under a guided development pathway.

You will execute full testing cycles, validate complex spacecraft functional chains, develop ATPs, and analyze data to support investigations and reporting.