Physical Design Process, Methods, Tools and Data Placement - Stevenage

Airbus; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Job summary

Airbus is offering a placement in the Aerospace Mechanical Engineering Design Office for undergraduates. The role focuses onDigital Design and Manufacturing support, including process development for tools like Catia V6 and 3DExperience, with a pathway to gain hands-on experience in lean workflows and PLM concepts.

The position is a 37-hour week, hybrid working options may be available depending on the role, and the salary is £24,500 per year.

Qualifications

• Undergraduates only for the whole placement duration.
• Submit CV and a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability.
• Ideally studying Mechanical Engineering and familiar with CAD/CAM tools.

Responsibilities

• Process Development: specify, develop, and document changes for new toolsets.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: work with internal and external stakeholders to design lean workflows.
• Digital Transformation: support end-to-end processes via digitalisation.
• Reporting: present final project findings to managers and stakeholders.

Skills

CAD/CAM tools

VB/VB.net/C#

Stakeholder communication

Education

Undergraduate student in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Catia V5

Catia V6

Delmia

Apriso

3DExperience

VB.NET

PHP

MySQL

C#

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:

At the Aerospace Mechanical Engineering Design Office, we provide the core engineering expertise behind every physical design, from concept to launch. We design and develop mechanical and thermal systems for diverse space projects, including Earth Observation, Science, Navigation, and Telecom missions.

From initial system synoptics to final specifications, our Mechanical Design Office (MDO) supports business units by managing equipment layout and RF connectivity, including waveguides and coaxial cabling. Using the Dassault suite (Catia), we specialize in 3D payload accommodation, detailed Radio Frequency (RF) routing, and comprehensive stress and thermal justification.

We collaborate closely with the Assembly, Integration, and Test department to create the assembly kits, installation drawings, and bills of materials that streamline our satellite production. Beyond design, we support testing readiness by developing jigs, MGSE, and non-flight RF hardware. We are also proud to be a key driver in our company’s digital transformation, leading the way in end-to-end Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) flow and product data continuity.

What you will be doing:

The Physical Design PMTD team plays a pivotal role in the Digital Design and Manufacturing Service (DDMS) improvement project. This project is designed to deliver significant financial savings to the business by reducing waste and using digitalisation (digital transformation) as a key tool in improving end to end processes through the business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Process Development: Specifying, developing, and documenting the process changes required to successfully deploy new toolsets, such as 3DExperience and Catia V6.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Working closely with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to design and implement leaner, more efficient workflows.
• Digital Transformation: Contributing to the wider business strategy by optimizing end-to-end processes through digitalization.
• Reporting: Concluding your placement by preparing and presenting a final report to department managers and key stakeholders to showcase your findings and project impact.

About you:

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:

• Ideally currently studying a Mechanical Engineering degree;
• Experience and knowledge of CAD/CAM tools, knowledge of the Dassault System tools (Catia V5 or V6, Delmia, Apriso) is preferred;
• Some programming skills (VB, VB.net, php, mysql, C#);
• You thrive in a collaborative environment and communicate confidently with stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

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.