Propulsion Manufacturing Technician Apprentice (Level 2)

Airbus S.A.S.; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Airbus Defence & Space offers a Propulsion Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship for a 3-year programme based in Stevenage. Trainees will split time between mechanical and electrical pathways, learning to assemble spacecraft propulsion systems using state-of-the-art techniques and orbital welding.

Across three years, apprentices gain hands-on experience in mechanical and electrical disciplines, including bonding, harness installation, and precision assembly, with on-the-job training and

Qualifications

• Applicants aged 16-21 and cannot hold a Level 2 or higher qualification in Engineering, Aerospace or related fields.
• No strict formal entry requirements, GCSE Maths and English desirable.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical Assembly using adhesives and bonding methods to tight tolerances.
• Electrical techniques: Crimping, Splicing, Soldering and Harness formation.
• Orbital Welding and assembly of propulsion sub-assemblies and spacecraft structures.
• Bend, shape and cut Titanium and Stainless-Steel pipework for Propulsion System.
• Install electrical components and harnesses across Satellite propulsion systems.

Skills

Strong communication

Reliability

Excellent work ethic

Can-do attitude

Education

GCSE Maths & English desirable

Tools

None

Job description

Airbus Defence & Space offers a Propulsion Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship for a 3-year programme based in Stevenage. Trainees will split time between mechanical and electrical pathways, learning to assemble spacecraft propulsion systems using state-of-the-art techniques and orbital welding.

Across three years, apprentices gain hands-on experience in mechanical and electrical disciplines, including bonding, harness installation, and precision assembly, with on-the-job training and