Overview
Based at the Hawthorn site, the Space Directorate intern will have the opportunity to rotate through up to 5 assignments over a period of one year. The assignments offered will depend on projects in progress at the time (and potentially the specific qualifications of the individual).
What you will gain
* 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.
Representative assignments
* 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.
Qualifications and requirements
You must be studying towards a Science, Maths or Engineering degree. You must have an interest in Space. You must be able to use varied software packages and preferably have experience with Python. You should have good written and verbal skills and be a team player.
Security and compliance
SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role. This job requires an awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.
About Airbus Defence and Space
Airbus Defence and Space is involved in numerous space projects, with a focus on geostationary communications satellites and low Earth orbit missions. Our primary role is the development of new space systems from an operations perspective and in-depth analysis (including recovery operations) of existing in-orbit spacecraft. This is an opportunity within the Secure Comms organisation, which sits in the Airbus Defence and Space Communications, Intelligence & Security (CIS) business line. The Space Directorate offers intern experiences across engineering departments, including:
* Space Engineering;
* Payload Engineering;
* Ground Engineering;
* Spacecraft Operations;
* Flight Dynamics.
Equality and inclusion
Airbus is committed to workforce diversity and an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is committed to equal opportunities for all. We will never ask for monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to solicit money should be reported to emsom@airbus.com. Wherever possible, we support flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Salary and working arrangements
Salary: £23,850
37 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Hybrid working // Half day Fridays!
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
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