Microwave Systems Engineer Intern – Hybrid & Flexible

Airbus Defence and Space; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £24,500

Hybrid working options

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited offers an internship in Portsmouth within the Earth Observation and Science division, focused on radar/microwave/optical payloads. You will join the instrument development team and contribute to design, modelling and system analyses for spaceborne payloads.

The role is open to undergraduates for the full duration of the placement, with opportunities to learn from global experts and engage in cross-disciplinary collaboration in a space environment.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a degree in Physics, Engineering, Electronics or Microwave.
• Must be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement.
• Experience with performance modelling tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Be integrated as part of the instrument development team working on Earth Observation radar, microwave or optical payloads.
• Undertake design activities within a specific project area.
• Develop architectural concepts and designs within payload design constraints.
• Carry out payload systems design engineering and procurement.
• Perform analyses of space-based payloads and define performance allocations.

Skills

Performance modelling

Matlab

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree in Physics/Engineering/Electronics or Microwave

Tools

Python

Job description

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited offers an internship in Portsmouth within the Earth Observation and Science division, focused on radar/microwave/optical payloads. You will join the instrument development team and contribute to design, modelling and system analyses for spaceborne payloads.

The role is open to undergraduates for the full duration of the placement, with opportunities to learn from global experts and engage in cross-disciplinary collaboration in a space environment.