Satellite Electrical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Airbus S.A.S.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Portsmouth is offering a degree apprenticeship in Space Systems Engineering. This role involves developing support solutions, participating in bidding activities, and gaining experience across various business functions. The successful candidate will receive a salary of £23,000 and enjoy flexible working arrangements along with 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension plan

Flexible working arrangements

Success share and other flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 104-112 UCAS points from 3 A levels including a STEM subject.
• Strong science/engineering background is essential.
• Experience in practical projects or relevant hobbies.

Responsibilities

• Develop support solutions for Satcom systems.
• Work closely with multiple departments including commercial and finance.
• Engage in bidding activities and analysis for contracts.

Skills

Strong written capability

Understanding of customer requirements

Influencing design for support

Education

Minimum 104-112 UCAS points

A levels at BCC or above including a STEM-based subject

GCSEs grade C/4 or above in Maths and English Language

Job description

As part of this degree apprenticeship, you will be studying towards achieving a Degree in Space Systems Engineering. Your activities will include the following:

• Development of support solutions and inputs into bids, including written proposals, costs and scheduling;
• Influencing design for support, working closely with design engineers as well as sales, finance and commercial functions;
• Development of key skills that are increasingly rare yet increasingly vital within the industry, with a high level of exposure across all functions of the business;
• Learning how to develop support solutions for equipment and complex systems, how to develop technical and complex proposals and plans, and how to perform the supporting analysis;
• Understanding customer requirements and contracts, and applying technical expertise to influence these and other functions.

To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must have a minimum of 104-112 UCAS points, made up of 3 A levels at BCC or above, including a STEM-based subject, and GCSEs with grade C/4 or above in Maths and English Language, or Functional Skills. You must also have a strong science/engineering-based background, supported by a strong written capability.

You will join a department within Airbus responsible for developing support for Satcom systems, including land and maritime systems. You will be involved in bidding activities, working with commercial, finance, project planning, and engineering functions, and understanding how support is developed, implemented, and delivered to customers after contract award.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications, irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief. As an equal opportunities employer, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process.

The offered salary is £23,000, with 37 hours per week, half-day Fridays, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, success share, and many more flexible benefits. We support flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

To apply, please tell us what excites you about starting a career with Airbus, what motivates you to pursue this unique path, and how you see yourself growing with us. Also, describe the skills and experience you bring, including projects, hobbies, or academic subjects that have given you practical experience.