Launch Your Space Systems Career - Degree Apprenticeship

Airbus; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Success share

Flexible benefits

25 days holiday

Job summary

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited in Portsmouth invites applicants to join its Level 6 Space Systems Apprenticeship Pathway. The 4-year programme combines on-site placements with university study at Portsmouth University, leading towards a permanent role in space systems engineering.

You will learn satellite architecture, work with multi-disciplinary teams, contribute to modelling, testing and documentation, and progress through rotations to meet business needs while pursuing a BEng (Hons) Space

Qualifications

• 104 UCAS points from 2–3 A levels including Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Electronics.
• GCSE with grade C/4 or above in Maths and English Language or Functional Skills
• BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or above
• T Level at Merit or above

Responsibilities

• Learn satellite architecture and collaborate with multi-functional teams.
• Assist with system modelling, simulations and data analysis for mission-critical operations.
• Work on satellites in the UK’s largest space industry clean rooms.
• Support vibration, shock, thermal and EMC tests on site.
• Help manufacturing teams assemble and test electronic hardware.
• Understand mission design and respond to customer requirements.
• Participate in R&D to support defence technologies.
• Draft technical documentation and presentations for stakeholders.
• Work with mentors while progressing through university studies and on-the-job training.

Skills

Interest in space engineering

Team collaboration

Systems modelling & data analysis

Education

BEng (Hons) Space Systems Engineering (University of Portsmouth)

Job description

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited in Portsmouth invites applicants to join its Level 6 Space Systems Apprenticeship Pathway. The 4-year programme combines on-site placements with university study at Portsmouth University, leading towards a permanent role in space systems engineering.

You will learn satellite architecture, work with multi-disciplinary teams, contribute to modelling, testing and documentation, and progress through rotations to meet business needs while pursuing a BEng (Hons) Space