Spacecraft Validation Engineer - Hybrid (Entry Level)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

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 how to verify and validate critical hardware and software functions to ensure spacecraft are fit for mission.

On this guided development pathway, you will work with a dedicated verification team, develop ATPs, perform data analysis, and collaborate with system architects and customers.

Qualifications

• Strong technical aptitude or foundational knowledge in engineering, electronics, software, or a related field.
• Genuine passion for aerospace and technology.
• Proactive, highly collaborative mindset to drive future innovation with a team of engineers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Execute the complete testing cycle from specification to assessment using simulated numerical and hybrid test benches.
• Validate 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 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 interactions with customers.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Collaborative mindset

English communication

Self-awareness and development

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 and validate critical hardware and software functions to ensure spacecraft are fit for mission.

On this guided development pathway, you will work with a dedicated verification team, develop ATPs, perform data analysis, and collaborate with system architects and customers.