Graduate Thermal Engineer

Airbus S.A.S.; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus, based in Stevenage, invites graduates to join a two-year Global Graduate development journey to become a Thermal Engineer Analyst.

You will design and verify thermal control systems across diverse missions, undertake space-environment work packages, and gain hands-on experience with flight hardware and industry tools. The program emphasizes leadership, teamwork and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Physics, Maths or similar.
• Recently graduated or first professional experience in Engineering, Physics or Space.
• Strong verbal and written communication in English.
• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and verify thermal control systems for Earth Observation, Science, Exploration and Telecommunications missions.
• Undertake space environment work packages (plume impingement, micrometeorites, outgassing, simulations).
• Develop leadership and project management skills through ownership of work packages.
• Gain end-to-end spacecraft engineering lifecycle experience from concept to in-flight performance analysis.
• Pursue internal placements within Airbus Defence and Space as part of rotations.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

Technical curiosity

Education

Engineering, Physics or Maths degree

Space/flight experience

Tools

Python

FORTRAN

ESATAN-TMS

DRAMA

Systema Thermica/Thermisol

Job description

You will be on a development journey to guide your growth into the role of Graduate Thermal Engineer and can expect to be involved in the following:

• Design and verify thermal control systems for a diverse range of missions including Earth Observation & Science, Exploration, and Telecommunications 2.
• Undertake complex space environment work packages such as plume impingement investigations, micrometeorite analysis, outgassing, planetary surface simulations etc.
• Build expertise with industry-standard thermal engineering tools (e.g., Systema Thermica/Thermisol, ESATAN-TMS, DRAMA, Python, Visual Basic and FORTRAN) while gaining direct experience with flight hardware.
• Develop leadership and project management skills by taking ownership of work packages, presenting technical findings and collaborating effectively with multi-disciplinary teams
• Gain end-to-end spacecraft engineering lifecycle experience, spanning from spacecraft mission analysis, initial conceptual design through to verification and in-flight performance analysis
• Broaden your knowledge through internal placements within Airbus Defence and Space (e.g. Propulsion, Systems Engineering, or Attitude and Orbit Control Systems)

Your development journey will include a minimum of one rotational placement to support your growth into position.

At the end of the two year development programme you will have developed into the position of Thermal Engineer Analyst!

A degree level or equivalent within Engineering, Physics, Maths or similar.

Recently graduated or first professional experience in the field of Engineering, Physics, Maths or Space.

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., This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Are you a university graduate with the aspiration, enthusiasm, and talent to help us pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world? Every year, Airbus seeks bright minds from around the globe to fill critical roles that will shape our future.

When you begin your career with us, we don't just offer a job; we accelerate your growth through the Airbus Global Graduate development journey. This isn't a one-size-fits-all program; it's a personalized, two-year experience designed to cultivate your professional skills, enhance your business acumen, and hone your technical abilities. We place a strong emphasis on developing your leadership potential from day one. You'll gain a unique perspective on the world of Airbus while contributing directly in a specific, impactful position.

During the two years, we will take you on a soft-skill development journey, covering such areas as inclusive leadership, our Values, resilience, communication and emotional intelligence, with various in-person and virtual workshops.

Beyond your daily responsibilities and this comprehensive schedule of training, you'll join your global graduate community annually for an in-person dedicated development week. This is your chance to connect with your peers, learn directly from our seasoned leaders, and gain insights from the best in the industry.

Throughout the programme, you will be developed into an established and valuable team member from day 1. You'll sharpen your skills in an area strategically important to Airbus, gaining a deep understanding of our business - its opportunities, challenges, and needs. Most importantly, you'll have learned more about yourself and what makes you truly great. You will have demonstrated your capability and readiness to take on future leadership challenges within Airbus.

Above all, you'll have the unparalleled opportunity to do your best work in an industry that is literally reshaping how we live in our world.

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. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to .

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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