Graduate Satellite AIT Engineer — Electrical & Systems

Airbus Defence and Space; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited in the United Kingdom invites applications for AGGP2027 – Satellite AIT Electrical Engineer. This entry‑level role is part of a two-year development programme designed to prepare you for a career in Satellite AIT, with exposure to electrical engineering and software tasks across major ESA missions.

You will gain hands-on experience with spacecraft subsystems, participate in mission testing, and support environmental campaigns and launches, including international

Qualifications

• A degree level or equivalent within Electronics, Electrical Systems, Avionics, Space or similar Engineering degree.
• Recently graduated or first professional experience in the field of engineering.
• Strong verbal and written communication in our business language (English).
• A desire to work in a collaborative team environment, focused on driving future innovation.
• The ability to be self aware and a wish to be in the driving seat of your development.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience of all the spacecraft subsystems and will get a detailed overview of the Satellite Assembly Integration and Test department.
• Work on ESA missions such as Solar Orbiter, BIOMASS and the ExoMars Rover.
• Provide secure space communications for the UK Government.
• Use different skills (electrical measurements, script writing and debugging, anomaly investigation, documenting test results, preparing presentations, communication etc.) and we use Java and C based languages.
• Learn about spacecraft subsystem integration, functional and system testing, anomaly investigations, and initial test result analysis; environmental testing and supporting spacecraft interface checks at the launch site.
• Opportunities to develop both electrical engineering and software skills within Satellite Assembly Integration and Test (AIT).
• Support environmental test campaigns and spacecraft launches, which involve overseas travel.
• Have a minimum of one rotational placement to support your growth into a position.

Skills

C

Java

bash scripting

Education

Electronics / Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited in the United Kingdom invites applications for AGGP2027 – Satellite AIT Electrical Engineer. This entry‑level role is part of a two-year development programme designed to prepare you for a career in Satellite AIT, with exposure to electrical engineering and software tasks across major ESA missions.

You will gain hands-on experience with spacecraft subsystems, participate in mission testing, and support environmental campaigns and launches, including international