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Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2019 it generated revenues of € 70.5 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.
Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.
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.
This exciting role will give you the opportunity to develop cutting-edge software for the latest generation of telecommunications satellites. You will join a fast-paced agile development team responsible for developing and testing a dedicated part of the satellite payload. Manufactured on-site - you will have direct access to the spacecraft itself, and direct exposure to its extensive development process.
Task & Accountabilities
Main activities of the role may include
- Development and testing of large multi-project codebases
- Creation of standalone software tools and products
- Network and database management
- Extensive use of version control and continuous integration tools
- Involvement within a multi-developer agile team
Required 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;
- Degree, 2:1 or above in Computing, Computer Science, Software Development for Business or equivalent
- A strong interest in programming and technology
- Solid Java/C# foundational knowledge
- An understanding of OOP principles
- A willingness to learn and explore new ideas
- Good critical thinking and problem-solving ability
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.
This role will be based in Portsmouth and will receive the full Airbus Defence & Space Graduate Programme benefit package including an annual Salary of £27,000, plus a welcome payment of £2,000.
