Optical & Satellite Communications Internship

Airbus; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited in Filton, UK offers an undergraduate placement in the Communication Technologies group within Airbus Central Research and Technology. You will join a team working on optical connectivity and satellite communications, contributing to prototype design and lab testing.

This 12.5‑month internship starts 16 August 2027, with 35 hours per week, hybrid working options, and a campus environment that supports learning, coding, and hands‑on hardware integration while complying

Qualifications

• Undergraduate status required for the full placement duration.
• Enrolled in an Engineering discipline (software/electronics/RF preferred).
• Programming experience with processors/microcontrollers (e.g., Raspberry Pi, Arduino).
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Design 3D-printed and CNC parts for prototypes.
• Code and test software for experimental systems.
• Integrate hardware and support lab and field trials.

Skills

Engineering

Programming

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Undergraduate engineering student

Tools

Raspberry Pi

Arduino

Job description

Airbus Operations Limited in Filton, UK offers an undergraduate placement in the Communication Technologies group within Airbus Central Research and Technology. You will join a team working on optical connectivity and satellite communications, contributing to prototype design and lab testing.

This 12.5‑month internship starts 16 August 2027, with 35 hours per week, hybrid working options, and a campus environment that supports learning, coding, and hands‑on hardware integration while complying