Overview
Job Description: Start date: September 2026 • Location: Portsmouth • Duration: 4 years • University: University of Portsmouth • Degree: BEng Space Systems Engineering
Application: We love your interest in joining Airbus. There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for. However, you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time. Review all available opportunities and apply to those that best match your experience and aspirations.
Application closing date: We encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out on this opportunity. We will close adverts as soon as we receive sufficient applications.
Benefits
Salary: £23,000
37 hours per week • Half day Fridays (subject to completing full hours prior to this) • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays • Pension • Success share • Plus many more flexible benefits!
About us
You will join a department within Airbus that develops how equipment and systems are supported for Satcom systems, including land and maritime systems. You will be involved in bidding activities with commercial, finance, project planning and engineering functions, and how these interact. You will also be involved in understanding how the support is developed, implemented and delivered to customers after contract award.
You will sharpen your skills in an area strategically important to Airbus, gaining a deep understanding of our business – its opportunities, challenges, and needs – and you will learn more about yourself and what makes you truly great.
As part of this degree apprenticeship, you will study towards achieving a Degree in an Engineering related subject.
What you will be doing
Your activities will include the following:
* Development of support solutions and inputs into bids, including written proposals, costs and scheduling
* Influencing design for support, working closely with design engineers as well as sales, finance and commercial functions
* Develop key skills that are increasingly rare yet vital within the industry, with exposure across all functions of the business and a strong knowledge of business and engineering support activities
* Learn how to develop support solutions for equipment and complex systems, how to develop technical and complex proposals and plans and how to perform supporting analysis
* Learn how to understand customer requirements and contracts, and how to apply technical expertise to influence these and other functions
Requirements
In order to be eligible to this apprenticeship, you must have a minimum of:
* 104-112 UCAS points made up of 3 A levels at BCC or above which must include a STEM based subject
OR
* BTEC: DMM
OR
* T Level: Merit
OR
* IB: 28-29
AND
* GCSEs with grade C/4 or above in Maths and English Language or Functional Skills
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:
* Submit your CV stating your grades and whether they are predicted or achieved
* Submit a Cover Letter highlighting your passion and suitability for this apprenticeship
* Strong science/engineering based background, supported by a strong written capability
Boost your application
We want to get to know you — not just your grades or school background, so tell us on your cover letter:
* Why Airbus and this apprenticeship? What is it about Airbus that makes you excited to start a career with us? What is it about our company, our values, or the future of aerospace that excites you? We want to hear about what motivates you to pursue this unique path and how you see yourself growing with us.
* What skills and experience do you bring? Think about projects, hobbies, or academic subjects that have given you practical experience. This could include personal projects, academic work and extracurricular activities.
Important Information
GRADES: If you are on predicted grades, your offer will be conditional to achieving the position’s requirements before the apprenticeship start date.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR you will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check).
RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK: Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom. For more information, please check the Government Website.
LEVY FUNDING: Successful candidates must be eligible for the levy funding.
Our apprenticeship roles do not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.
AI Guidance: We know you might be thinking about using AI to help you in your application — please read our guidelines on the use of AI for recruitment at Airbus Use of AI Guidance.
Contact
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact apprentices@airbus.com. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited
Employment Type: Apprenticeship
Experience Level: Student
Job Family: Support to Management
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