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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.
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To stay on top, Airbus recognises the importance of supporting high-achieving and talented undergraduates. We do this through offering challenging placement opportunities during which your skills and potential are fully maximised.
Our placements give a unique insight into potential career paths within Airbus. They are designed so that you can put your theoretical knowledge into practice and gain crucial industry experience. The skills and knowledge you gain will improve your chances of a future role within the Airbus and should benefit your future studies.
About us
This is an opportunity for an intern placement in the Secure Comms organisation within the Airbus Defence & Space Communications, Intelligence & Security (CIS) business line.
The Space Directorate are involved in a wide range of activities offering opportunities for an intern to gain experience within engineering based departments. In particular:
- Space Engineering
- Payload Engineering
- Ground Engineering
- Spacecraft Operations
- Flight Dynamics differentiate
Tasks
During this placement, the activities you may undertake will include;
Based at the Hawthorn site, the Space Directorate intern will have the opportunity to rotate through up to 5 assignments over a period one year. The benefits of this approach for you are that you will:
- Gain experience in a variety of technical areas in the Space Directorate
- Be exposed to different types of task in a given area (e.g., analysis of spacecraft/ground sub-systems, report writing, anomaly investigation);
- Gain an appreciation of the range of technical activities conducted in the company;
- Develop insight into where their future interests lie;
- Work in a quality company that promotes best practice and supports their professional development.
The assignments that will actually be offered will depend on the projects that are in progress at the time (and potentially the specific qualifications of the individual). The following are representative examples:
- UHF sub-system analysis and future operation
- Telemetry analysis and software development
- Routine operations assessment and improvement
- Recovery procedure writing and validation
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.
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;
- You must be studying towards a Science, Maths or Engineering degree
- Must have an interest in Space
- Be able to use varied software packages and preferably experience with Python.
- Good written and verbal skills.
- Must be a team player.
The successful candidate will be subject to UK National Security Clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs.
Please ensure that a covering letter detailing motivations and suitability for this position is included in your application.
Benefits
- £18,000 salary
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Flexible working hours
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.
