Propulsion Test and Launch Services Placement

Airbus; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work options

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus offers an internship in the Propulsion Test & Launch Services department in the UK. The placement is open to undergraduates only and requires you to remain an undergraduate for the full duration; include a CV and a Cover Letter outlining your motivation.

You will prepare test and launch documentation, join a small specialist team, operate propulsion equipment, and perform tests to strict quality standards, with some off-site work and collaboration with partners.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a bachelor’s degree in Engineering-based subjects.
• Familiarity with mechanical and pneumatic systems, gases and some basic electrical engineering principles.
• Understanding of mechanical or aerospace engineering setting is beneficial.
• A good team player with proactive attitude.
• Dynamic, enthusiastic and committed to meeting tight schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare test and launch documentation within propulsion system requirements, including technical and safety aspects.
• Work as part of a small, specialist team within a multi-disciplinary project.
• Manufacture, maintain and operate equipment specific to propulsion system needs.
• Perform test and launch services to strict quality and technical requirements.
• Occasional off-site work may be required; liaise with company reps and subcontractors for tests.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Pneumatic systems

Electrical basics

Aerospace engineering

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (in progress)

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:

The Propulsion Test & Launch Services department performs testing and launch support of spacecraft propulsion systems and components. This includes the preparation of ground support equipment and spacecraft testing documentation as well as supporting spacecraft testing and the recording of data to report back to our customers. We have many exciting projects from Telecommunications to earth observation satellites.

The work is varied and involves activities that often require the team to travel internationally.

What you will be doing:

During this internship, the activities you may undertake will include;

• Preparation of test and launch documentation within the requirements of the Propulsion system including technical and safety;
• Working as part of a small, specialist team within a multi-disciplined project team;
• Manufacture, maintain and operate equipment specific to the requirements of the propulsion system;
• Perform test and launch services activities to strict quality and technical requirements;
• Occasional periods of off-site work required;
• Liaison with company representatives and subcontractors for test requirements, ground support equipment (GSE) servicing and shipping.

Requirements:

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:

• Studying towards a bachelor’s degree in Engineering based subjects;
• Familiarity with mechanical and pneumatic systems, gases and some basic electrical engineering principles;
• Understanding of mechanical or aerospace engineering setting is beneficial;
• A good team player;
• A dynamic, enthusiastic and committed individual with demonstrated experience of working under pressure to tight schedule requirements is desirable.

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.

Contact

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