Mechanical Engineering Placement

Airbus; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £24,500 per year

Hybrid working options

Job summary

Airbus in Stevenage invites undergraduates to join the Mechanical Analysis placement year. You will support the analysis function across spacecraft hardware design, testing and manufacturing, developing tools and learning from experienced engineers.

The role emphasizes applying classroom knowledge to real projects, with hybrid working options and a time-limited placement that builds practical skills in structural analysis and simulations.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate must be enrolled for the full duration of the placement.
• Predicted 2:1 or above in Mechanical/Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Solid fundamentals in structural analysis and familiarity with mechanical simulation software.
• Proficient in MS Excel; MATLAB useful.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; programming skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop analysis tools to improve our processes.
• Perform mechanical analysis to support design or test phases of ongoing space hardware projects.
• Contribute to hands-on projects and apply theory to real spacecraft engineering.

Skills

Structural analysis

Mechanical simulation

Communication skills

Programming basics

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

MATLAB

Job description

We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however, please be aware that you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations.

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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:

Join the Mechanical Analysis department in Stevenage, a key contributor to the success of a wide variety of space missions. Our work ranges from the scientific exploration of other planets in the form of the ESA ExoMars mission, to the highly competitive provision of global telecommunications via the Airbus Defence and Space Eurostar Neo and OneSat families of spacecraft.

Our responsibilities cover the strength, stiffness, and mass performance of products, from individual equipment to large spacecraft systems. We are involved in the entire lifecycle, from conceptual design through qualification testing and final delivery to the customer.

What you will be doing:

The scope of our operations at the Stevenage site covers the design, manufacture, and testing of spacecraft hardware. As an intern, you will play a key role in supporting the mechanical analysis function throughout your placement year, learning a variety of analysis skills from our experienced engineers.

You will typically be involved in:

• Developing analysis tools to improve our processes;
• Performing mechanical analysis to support the design or test phase of ongoing space hardware projects.

This is a hands-on role that offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to real projects and apply your academic knowledge to the practical challenges of space engineering.

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 will be able to demonstrate the following skills:

• Studying towards a bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering, or related subject. You must be predicted 2:1 or above;
• Understanding of the fundamental principles of structural analysis;
• Appreciation of mechanical simulation software;
• Application of tools for performing and presenting engineering calculations such as MS EXCEL with others such as MATLAB considered advantageous;
• Good written and verbal communication skills;
• Some programming skills would be a plus.

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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