Launch Your Space Systems Career: Degree Apprenticeship

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension

Success share

Flexible benefits

Half day Fridays

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space in Portsmouth is offering a Level 6 Space Systems Apprenticeship Pathway. You will study for a BEng (Hons) in Space Systems Engineering at Portsmouth University while rotating through internal placements to gain hands-on experience with satellites, hardware testing, and mission design.

The four-year programme combines on-site work, day-release university study, and structured on‑the‑job training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 104 UCAS points from 2–3 A levels including Maths/Phys/Electronics or similar qualifications
• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills

Responsibilities

• Develop skills in systems engineering and hardware design across placements
• Assist with system modelling, simulations and data analysis for mission-critical operations
• Work on satellites in UK space industry clean rooms and test facilities
• Draft technical documentation, reports, and presentations for stakeholders
• Collaborate with mentors and university study to complete the degree apprenticeship

Education

UCAS points 104+ (A levels)

GCSE Maths and English (C/4 or above)

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space in Portsmouth is offering a Level 6 Space Systems Apprenticeship Pathway. You will study for a BEng (Hons) in Space Systems Engineering at Portsmouth University while rotating through internal placements to gain hands-on experience with satellites, hardware testing, and mission design.

The four-year programme combines on-site work, day-release university study, and structured on‑the‑job training.