Physical Design Process, Methods, Tools and Data Stevenage Placement (12 months)

Airbus Defence and Space; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited announces an internship in Stevenage for undergraduates studying Mechanical Engineering. The role focuses on digital design and manufacturing improvements within the DDMS improvement project, using Catia and 3DExperience tools.

Candidates should be pursuing an ME degree and may have basic programming skills. The placement runs for 12 months with a 37-hour week and hybrid working options depending on the role, starting 19 July 2027.

Qualifications

• Ideally currently studying a Mechanical Engineering degree.
• Some programming skills (VB, VB.net, PHP, MySQL, C#) are beneficial.
• Experience/knowledge of CAD/CAM tools and Dassault System tools is preferred (Catia V5/V6, Delmia, Apriso).

Responsibilities

• Process Development: specify, develop and document changes to deploy new toolsets (3DExperience, Catia V6).
• Stakeholder Collaboration: work with internal and external stakeholders to design leaner workflows.
• Digital Transformation: contribute to end-to-end process optimization through digitalisation.
• Reporting: present final report to managers and stakeholders outlining findings and impact.

Skills

Programming skills (VB, VB.net, PHP,My

Stakeholder communication

Education

Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Catia V5/V6

Delmia

Apriso

Job description

Job Description

Start date: 19 July 2027

Location: Stevenage

Duration: 12 months

Applications close on 27 September 2026 !

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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.

• 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.

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Company

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type

Internship

Experience Level

Student

Job Family

Sub-system development

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