Spacecraft Validation Engineer - Entry Level (Hybrid)

Airbus S.A.S.; Wethersfield; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage is seeking an entry-level Functional Validation Engineer to contribute to mission-critical spacecraft verification. You will learn to ensure spacecraft are fit for mission by validating hardware and software functions before launch, within the Spacecraft & Systems Engineering group.

Join a guided development pathway, execute end-to-end testing, and develop skills in automated test procedures, data analysis, and collaboration with customers and system

Qualifications

• A strong technical aptitude in engineering, electronics, or software related to aerospace.
• Excellent English communication skills for documenting tests and collaborating with teams.
• Ability to learn and apply validation methodologies and test automation.

Responsibilities

• Execute the complete testing cycle from specification to assessment using simulated numerical and hybrid hardware test benches.
• Validate complex spacecraft functional chains (GNC and DHS) and sub-assemblies through open and closed-loop testing.
• Develop, write, and execute Automated Test Procedures (ATPs) against stringent 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 wider project management, including functional verification strategy, scheduling, and interactions with system architects and customers.

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage is seeking an entry-level Functional Validation Engineer to contribute to mission-critical spacecraft verification. You will learn to ensure spacecraft are fit for mission by validating hardware and software functions before launch, within the Spacecraft & Systems Engineering group.

Join a guided development pathway, execute end-to-end testing, and develop skills in automated test procedures, data analysis, and collaboration with customers and system