You will be studying towards achieving a BSc in Data Science and as a Degree Apprentice in the Geospatial Applications team, you will be on an exciting, development pathway to prepare you to be a Geospatial Data Scientist. In tandem with your academic studies, you can expect to be involved in the following:
* Be an active and valued member of the Geospatial Applications team;
* Contribute to, and develop skills in: The design and the development of satellite-derived products, applications and analytics in a number of thematic areas (including, for example: maritime, agriculture, humanitarian response/disaster recovery, climate change monitoring and mitigation, defence), using optical, radar and hyperspectral imagery acquired by both commercial and public satellite providers; Earth Observation algorithm development; Big data and machine learning/AI techniques; Data fusion and quality control; Automation of processing chains; On-going operational projects, supporting the team to achieve timely deliverables and objectives.
* Travel to a variety of Airbus sites;
* Engagement with customers;
* Contribution to the company's wider business development goals, for example through networking with the North East of England's exciting and rapidly-growing space cluster.
Outward Bound: During the 1st year of the apprenticeship, you will attend a week of Team Building Activities and Exercises at one of the Outward-Bound UK Sites. Split up into teams consisting of Apprentices of all levels from various Airbus Defence and Space sites, you will work as a team to complete daily activities such as Rock Climbing, Hiking, Abseiling, Canoeing and more.
In order to be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must have a minimum of:
* 3 A-levels (or equivalent) at B or above which must include at least one of the following: Maths, Physics, Geography, Computer Science
* GCSEs in Maths and English Language at C/4 or above
The Geospatial Applications department, based in Airbus' Guildford and Newcastle upon Tyne offices, is responsible for providing Earth Observation (EO) expertise for a range of environmental monitoring, defence and civil space-based applications. On a daily basis, the team uses a wide array of cutting-edge optical, radar, hyperspectral and other EO-based imaging techniques to solve customer requirements.
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.
Salary: £23,000 37 hours per week // Half Day Fridays! // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays // Pension // Success share // Plus many more flexible benefits!
We want to hear about what motivates you to pursue this unique path and how you see yourself growing with us. Think about projects, hobbies, or academic subjects that have given you practical experience.
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