Overview
The Thermal Analysis & Space Physics team is responsible for the analysis, development, and testing of spacecraft thermal control systems. We support a wide range of projects with applications including Telecommunications and Navigation, Earth Observation and Science, and Exploration. Our responsibilities span the full project lifecycle, from early conceptual design through to qualification and final delivery to the customer. We also lead a variety of Space Physics activities, such as atomic oxygen fluence analysis, aerobraking simulation, and modelling thruster plume fluxes and more. We collaborate with project architects and designers to define concept designs, create mathematical models of thermal properties, and use these models to evaluate designs, calculate performance, and define hardware elements.
Responsibilities
As an intern, you will support a selection of the team’s work across a range of missions and may take ownership of internal Process Improvement tasks with the support of a senior engineer. During this internship you will have the opportunity to support activities such as:
* Broadening knowledge and experience of thermal engineering, supporting analysis and testing campaigns for a range of projects.
* Supporting a lead thermal engineer to build and maintain thermal models to customer requirements, support sizing of the thermal control system, and perform design trade-offs.
* Developing tools and analysis techniques to improve the efficiency of the department.
* Gaining experience with tools such as Microsoft Excel, Python, and a range of dedicated thermal and space physics software to perform engineering design and analysis.
Qualifications
* Ideally candidates would be undertaking a degree in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Design/CAD, IT, or similar.
* An interest in space is essential;
* Good problem solving and team working skills;
* Excellent presentation and written and verbal communication skills, including report writing;
* Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office.
Additional desirable skills
* Ability to describe the thermal challenges faced by space missions and thermal management techniques available to ensure success;
* Experience of computational modelling and simulation;
* Advanced proficiency in Excel (ideally for analysing results);
* Experience of programming, e.g. Python, Visual Basic.
Security clearance
You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check and may need UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role. This role 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
For over 50 years, Airbus has helped answer big questions by exploring space and Earth, from mapping stars to counting trees. Airbus is committed to workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is committed to equal opportunities for all and will never ask for monetary exchange in recruitment. Any impersonation should be reported to ems o@airbus.com. We support flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking where possible.
Salary and benefits
Salary: £23,850 • 37 hours per week • Flexible working hours • Half day Fridays • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
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