Export Control Placement (12 months)

Airbus SE; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in Portsmouth offers a 12-month internship in Export Control. The role provides exposure to end-to-end export control processes across satellite programmes, from bid stages to licensing and manufacturing, with strong backing from ECOs.

The placement is open to undergraduates for the entire duration, with a requirement to submit a CV and Cover Letter. The role supports policy development, training materials, and stakeholder communication while ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Undergraduate for the full placement duration.
• CV and Cover Letter outlining motivation and suitability.
• Studying towards a degree in Business, Project Management or Data Analytics.

Responsibilities

• Engage with Export Control regulations and liaise with authorities; develop understanding.
• Classify items for export and monitor lists of products and parts subject to restrictions.
• Assist and contribute to project compliance across Airbus Defence and Space programmes; prepare export control documentation.
• Support development of compliance policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Create content for SharePoint sites, training materials, or webpages to provide guidance.
• Conduct regulatory research and track changes to ensure ongoing compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Proactive problem-solving

Team project experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/PM/Data Analytics

Job description

Job Description

Start date: 19 July 2027

Location: Portsmouth

Duration: 12 months

Applications close on 25 October 2026!

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Benefits

Salary: £24,500

37 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Hybrid working options available depending on the role // Half day Fridays!* // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

*subject to completing full hours prior to this

About us

An exciting opportunity is available for an intern to join the Export Control team at Airbus Portsmouth for a 12-month placement.

Our team is responsible for ensuring an end-to-end export control process. We are involved in every step of a satellite programme life-cycle, from development, bid/proposal, manufacturing, and the final delivery to the customer. Our work is critical to enabling a fully compliant business whilst adhering to national and international regulations, and protecting Airbus from violations and any associated impacts, such as additional costs, sanctions, or fines.

This placement offers a unique insight into the world of Export Control, starting with the fundamentals and progressing to you working on a unique project, fully supported by Airbus Export Control Officers (ECOs).

What you will be doing

You’ll be fully integrated into the team, where you will learn about the job role and be involved in a range of responsibilities, including:

• Engaging with Export Control Regulations: You’ll work with national and international laws and regulations, identifying and assessing risks associated with non-compliance. This will involve liaising with relevant government authorities as you develop your understanding;

• Gaining Exposure to Export Classifications: You’ll learn to classify items for export, understand regulations, and ensure compliance. This includes monitoring and updating lists of products, equipment, components, and parts subject to export restrictions;

• Participating in Project Compliance: You’ll start with assistance and then progress to direct involvement in an Airbus Defence and Space programme. You will provide export control advice and support to project managers and their teams, from the initial bid stage to licence applications, procurement, and manufacturing. This includes preparing export control documentation for timely export clearance and ensuring compliant data exchange and collaboration;

• Supporting Compliance Programme Development: You’ll help develop and maintain policies, procedures, and training materials related to export controls. You will also support the implementation of Airbus directives and methods, define and update the end-to-end export control process, and contribute to internal compliance programme development;

• Developing Communication Materials: This involves creating content for SharePoint sites, webpages, or training materials to provide advice and support, including tools, and to deliver training to relevant business functions;

• Conducting Research: You’ll assist with trade compliance projects and stay updated on regulatory changes. You will also help ensure permanent intelligence on end-use countries or customers and contribute to the continuous improvement of the export control function’s performance.

Requirements

Our placements are open to Undergraduates only**.** Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application.

*Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.*

Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Studying towards a degree in Business, Project Management or Data Analytics;

• Analytical and organisational skills;

• Attention to details;

• Effective communication;

• Ability to manage confidential information is essential;

• Prior experience in supporting team projects and a proactive, problem-solving mindset is highly desirable.

This Job Request will be allocated to the projected Joint-Venture scope towards a leading European player in space.

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.

Contact

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Company

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type

Internship

Experience Level

Student

Job Family

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