Propulsion Test and Launch Services Placement (12 months)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £24,500

Hybrid working

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday

Job summary

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited in Stevenage is offering a 12-month internship in Manufacturing Engineering for undergraduates. The placement involves preparing test and launch documentation, operating propulsion test equipment, and supporting multi-disciplinary project teams.

You will gain hands-on experience in propulsion systems and ground support equipment, with international travel as needed. The role requires studying toward a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, strong teamwork, and ability

Qualifications

• Undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement.
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering-based subjects.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to tight schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare test and launch documentation within propulsion requirements.
• Work as part of a small, specialist team in a multi-disciplined project.
• Manufacture, maintain and operate propulsion system equipment.
• Perform test and launch services to quality requirements.
• Occasional off-site work and liaison with suppliers.

Skills

Team player

Enthusiastic learner

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (in progress)

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

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

• 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.*

• 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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Company

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type

Internship

Experience Level

Student

Job Family

Manufacturing Engineering

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