Propulsion Test and Launch Services Placement (12 months)

Airbus; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work options

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in Stevenage is offering a 12-month internship in manufacturing engineering for undergraduates. Start date 19 July 2027.

The role includes preparing test and launch documentation, working with a small specialist team, operating propulsion test equipment, and ensuring quality and safety. Open to undergraduates pursuing engineering degrees; familiarity with mechanical, pneumatic and basic electrical principles is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate studying towards a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Familiarity with mechanical and pneumatic systems, gases and basic electrical principles.
• Understanding of mechanical or aerospace engineering settings is beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team under tight schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare test and launch documentation within propulsion system requirements.
• Work in a small, specialist multi-disciplinary project team.
• Manufacture, maintain and operate propulsion test equipment.
• Perform test and launch services to strict quality and safety standards.
• Occasional off-site work may be required.
• Liaise with representatives and subcontractors for test requirements and GSE servicing.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Mechanical systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical basics

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering based subjects

Job description

Job Description: Start date: 19 July 2027 Location: Stevenage Duration: 12 months Applications close on 27 September 2026! 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.

• 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

Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited Employment Type: Internship ------- Experience Level: Student Job Family: Manufacturing Engineering

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