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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.
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 Spacecraft propulsion sub-system engineering role includes following responsibilities:
Design of chemical propulsion system architecture concepts to satisfy spacecraft system needs and constraints.
Analysis of propulsion system performance at sub- system and system level for both commercial telecoms and ESA satellite programmes.
Tasks
Main activities of the role may include;
- Generate propulsion system specifications and perform propulsion design, performance and analysis for chemical propulsion systems.
- Prepare spacecraft system test plans, test requirement preparation, verification analysis including FMECA, design verification matrices and assessing test results.
- Concurrent engineering with system level interfaces mainly in the structural, thermal control, integration and test, attitude control and mission analysis disciplines.
- Be responsible for technical documents and presentations in support of project technical reviews.
- Be the author and owner of propulsion system technical specifications (Electromechanical components, pressure vessels, Design, Manufacture and Integration) therefore responsible for the qualified definition and subsequent changes to it. As such you will be accountable for review and approval of the As-Built and its compliance with the As-Design standard, including review and acceptance of equipment/sub-system test results, review of equipment supplier’s end item data packs and final technical acceptance of propulsion sub-system and justification to the end satellite customer.
- Delivering presentations at major project design reviews, R&D activities and future studies/ proposals support.
- Responsibilities also include supporting spacecraft flight critical operations often at customer ground control facilities reviewing spacecraft telemetry and tele-commanding.
Skills
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.
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following;
- Working towards or have already graduated with a degree in either Science or Engineering (or similar)
- Leadership experience
- Work experience preferred but not essential
- Interest / passion for Engineering
Previous experience with fluids system design is preferred and it would be advantageous to have a good understanding of fluids system equipment and testing.
Please ensure that a covering letter detailing motivations and suitability for this position is included in your application.
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.
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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.
