Optical & Satellite Comms Mechanical Placement

Airbus; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

35 hours per week

Flexible hours

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday

Job summary

Airbus Central Research & Technology in Filton, UK, offers an undergraduate placement in Communications Technologies focused on optical connectivity and RF satellite systems. Open to undergraduates for the full placement duration, with guidance on graduation timing.

You'll design 3D-printed and CNC parts for prototypes, write and test software, and assist with hardware integration and trials in the lab and in the field.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student for the full duration of the placement.
• Engineering discipline required (Mechanical/Electronics/RF).

Responsibilities

• Design 3D-printed and CNC'ed parts for prototype systems.
• Write and test software.
• Integrate hardware and assist with lab and field trials.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Mechanical design

Software testing

Education

Undergraduate engineering student

Tools

Autodesk

Fusion 360

FreeCad

Job description

Airbus Central Research & Technology in Filton, UK, offers an undergraduate placement in Communications Technologies focused on optical connectivity and RF satellite systems. Open to undergraduates for the full placement duration, with guidance on graduation timing.

You'll design 3D-printed and CNC parts for prototypes, write and test software, and assist with hardware integration and trials in the lab and in the field.