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    The Mechanical engineering and hardware group is responsible for the analysis, development and test of spacecraft Mechanical Structures up to full Spacecraft Level, in support to the various Airbus Defence and Space groups, as well as detailed design analysis and test of spacecraft equipment, such as antennas and mechanisms. The responsibilities typically span the full project life-cycle from early conceptual design support through qualification and up to final delivery to the Customer.

    Typically, the work of the department involves defining the concept design in cooperation with the project architects and designers, and creating a mathematical model representing the mechanical Geometry and properties of the system. The model is used to evaluate the design, through calculating the performance i.e. stiffness, mass and strength of the system. In the latter part of a project lifetime, the emphasis moves from theoretical analysis to support-to-manufacture and test of the system. At spacecraft level, integration and testing can take place in various locations throughout Europe. At equipment level, the facilities in Stevenage are generally used.

    What will you be doing?

    The role for the Mechanical engineering Intern is to support the varied work of the Mechanical engineering and hardware group such as on large ESA science projects like the ExoMars Rover module and the intensely competitive provision of global telecommunications via the Airbus Defence and Space EUROSTAR 3000 and 3000neo family of spacecraft. . There will also be an opportunity to take ownership of several internal Process Improvement tasks with the support of a senior engineer.

    The three main activities of the role

    • Working on new spacecraft Mechanical Analysis tools and analysis techniques to help improve the efficiency of the Mechanical department work.
    • Supporting lead Mechanical engineers undertaking analysis tasks on various Spacecraft Projects and Structures.
    • Shadow Lead Engineer during Structural testing of Spacecraft Platform and/or Components.

    About you

    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.

    Our placements are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement.

    Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following;

    Relevant degree disciplines:

    • Predicted 2:1 or above degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related subject.

    Technical / IT / Behavioural / Language skills required:

    • Appreciation of mechanical simulation software.
    • Application of tools for performing and presenting engineering calculation essentially MS EXCEL with others such as MATHCAD, MATLAB considered advantageous.
    • Fluent in English Language.
    • Preferential to have some IT programming skills.

    Experience required (e.g. work experience / clubs / societies / charity work / hobbies etc.):

    • Desirable to have some previous work experience and/or internships, can be in unrelated field.

    Please ensure that a covering letter detailing motivations and suitability for this position is included in your application.