Satellite Digital Systems Placement (12 months)

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

Benefits offered by this job

37 hours per week

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Half day Fridays

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited offers an internship in Stevenage for undergraduate students in software-related fields. The role focuses on developing digital signal processing software and firmware to support new satellite payloads, with access to a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Applicants should be pursuing a degree in Software Engineering or related disciplines, and have proficiency in C or Python.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a degree in Software Engineering or related discipline such as Physics, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematics.
• Proficiency in C, Python or similar software programming languages.
• Enthusiasm for digital electronic technologies.
• Initiative to find creative solutions to complex technical problems.
• Desire to collaborate within a multi-disciplinary engineering team environment.

Responsibilities

• Digital signal processing algorithm design, simulation and analysis.
• Control software development and validation.
• Digital Hardware design and analysis.
• Laboratory testing of new processor designs.

Skills

C programming

Python programming

Software engineering

Education

Undergraduate student in Software Engineering or related disciplines (Physics, Electronic Engineering, CS, Mathematics)

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:

We are seeking keen intellects to join our multi-disciplinary team in developing a new generation of digital satellite payloads. You will be immersed in a flight programme with access to experts in all disciplines needed to design complex global communication systems. Excellent team-working, innovative and analytical skills will be put to use to explore the technological and performance boundaries in an environment unlike anywhere on Earth.

The Processor Systems team are world-leaders in digital signal processors for modern communications satellites. Our products fly in a range of missions including telecommunications satellites, navigation constellations and space observatories beyond Earth orbit. We work with European colleagues and suppliers around the world, leveraging the most advanced technologies to deliver the best performance for our customers.

What you will be doing:

You will be working to ensure that a combination of digital hardware, firmware and software components on board and on the ground work correctly together to meet all of our customers’ needs. This will involve the development and application of complex software to simulate, control and test our new product designs.

Typical activities include:

• Digital signal processing algorithm design, simulation and analysis;
• Control software development and validation;
• Digital Hardware design and analysis;
• Laboratory testing of new processor designs.

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.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following;

• Studying towards a degree in Software Engineering or related discipline such as Physics, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematics;
• Proficiency in C, Python or similar software programming languages;
• Enthusiasm for digital electronic technologies;
• Initiative to find creative solutions to complex technical problems;
• Desire to collaborate within a multi-disciplinary engineering team environment;
• Quick learner, capable of absorbing a wide range of skills and expertise;
• It would be desirable to have examples of group or investigative projects experience.

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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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type:

Internship

Experience Level:

Student

Job Family:

Computing&Comm and Info& Data Processing

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