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Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.
About us
Our UK Graduate Programme provides exceptional graduates the opportunity to master managerial and technical skills. Over the two year period we will offer a combination of both focused formal training, as well as on-the-job learning and the chance to build your professional network.
The programme includes core technical and behavioural training elements that will form an integral part of your learning and help you become familiar with the company and its culture. The training provided will help to ensure you are ready and experienced enough to take the next step of your career following the programme's conclusion.
The Future Projects NEO department in Earth Observation and Science is responsible for assessing the feasibility of future UK military and security missions/programmes. The department carries out all early phase studies for the UK MoD and the wider UK government.
We are looking for a technical / systems graduate for our future missions!
Tasks
Main activities of the role may include;
- Working with a small team and also be able to identify potential innovative technical approaches and maintain balance with preferred customer solutions.
- Working on proposals, typically to Dstl or other UK MoD agencies, and subsequent development of overall mission/systems design in feasibility studies for future space missions.
- Generating new mission concepts
- System performance modelling
- Development of mission and spacecraft designs
- Contributing to proposals and R&D activities
- Carrying out customer studies e.g. for Dstl
Skills required
Please note, we love your interest in working for Airbus but we do ask that you make only one application. We encourage you to take time to decide which of our exciting opportunities is right for you and then submit an application that best represents you, your skills and experience in connection with the role you have selected.
One application: Make It Possible, Make It Happen, Make It … Count!
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following;
- A degree in physics, mathematics, aerospace engineering or other relevant discipline
- MSc or PhD in relevant discipline preferred but not essential
- Strong problem solving skills
- Good analytical approach, logical thinker
- Ability to think at systems level and to look at problems from first principles
- Ability to lead a small team, good team player
- Good customer facing skills
- Innovative/Creative
- Previous involvement with military studies is preferred but not essential
Please ensure that a covering letter detailing motivations and suitability for this position is included in your application.
The successful candidate will be subject to UK National Security Clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs.
Benefits
As a graduate with us, you’ll be a full-time employee and working on real projects and making a difference from day one. That’s why we make sure you’re properly rewarded for the work you do.
- £29,000 salary
- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
- A selection of voluntary benefits such as Employee car leasing scheme, financial advice, employee discounts with nationwide stores, and more!
- A competitive pension
- Tax-effective share plans
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible work arrangements
- An independent, 24-hour, confidential counselling service
Contact
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments. Examples of this may include (but is not exclusive to) accessible facilities; additional time for written exercises; auxiliary aids; room layout; dietary requirements etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
