The Space Directorate is 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.
What you will be doing:
The Space Directorate intern will have the opportunity to rotate through up to 5 assignments over a period of one year. From the perspective of the individual, the anticipated benefits of this approach are that they 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:
* Ultra High Frequency (UHF) sub-system analysis and future operation;
* Telemetry analysis and software development;
* Routine operations assessment and improvement;
* Recovery procedure writing and validation.
Studying towards a Science, Maths or Engineering degree;
* Experience using software coding skills;
* Ability to work in a team;
* Keen interest in Aerospace., 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.
This is an opportunity for an intern placement in the Secure Comms organisation within the Airbus Defence & Space Communications, Intelligence & Security (CIS) business line., 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.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Salary: £22,250
37 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Hybrid working // Half day Fridays! // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays