Optical & Satellite Communications Mechanical Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £24,246

Hybrid working options

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus Central Research and Technology in Filton (Bristol) offers an undergraduate engineering placement in Communication Technologies. The role focuses on optical connectivity and RF satellite communication, with responsibilities spanning design, software testing and hardware integration for prototype systems.

Starting 16 August 2026 for 12.5 months, the placement requires ongoing undergraduate status and provides a hybrid working arrangement, salary around £24,246 a year, and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Undergraduate engineering student for whole placement duration.
• Demonstrated mechanical design skills or coursework.

Responsibilities

• Design 3D-printed and CNC'ed parts for prototype systems.
• Write and test software related to the project.
• Integrate hardware and assist with trials in lab and field tests.
• Assist team members with daily tasks and learn optics, optical communications, and RF systems.

Skills

Mechanical design

Communication skills

Team player

Independent work

Education

Undergraduate engineering student

Tools

Autodesk

Fusion 360

FreeCAD

Job description

Airbus Central Research and Technology in Filton (Bristol) offers an undergraduate engineering placement in Communication Technologies. The role focuses on optical connectivity and RF satellite communication, with responsibilities spanning design, software testing and hardware integration for prototype systems.

Starting 16 August 2026 for 12.5 months, the placement requires ongoing undergraduate status and provides a hybrid working arrangement, salary around £24,246 a year, and opportunities to