Satellite Operations & Failure Management Internship

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

Benefits offered by this job

37 hours per week

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working options

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited invites undergraduates to join its Stevenage team for a 13-month placement in the Functional Avionics group. You will learn spacecraft operation concepts, work with multiple engineering teams, and contribute to ensuring nominal and failure responses across missions such as OneSat Payload, Vigil and ExoMars Rover.

This internship requires studying in Aeronautical/Aerospace/Robotics fields, coding experience (C++, Java, Python), and strong problem-solving and

Qualifications

• Undergraduates only for the whole duration of the placement.
• CV along with a Cover Letter outlining motivation and suitability for the role.

Responsibilities

• Learn how the spacecraft works by collaborating with subsystem architects.
• Ensure the satellite operates in nominal and failure situations.
• Assist in defining initial operational concepts, mission scenarios and FDIR monitors.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

Education

Undergraduate degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace or Robotics Engineering

Job description

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited invites undergraduates to join its Stevenage team for a 13-month placement in the Functional Avionics group. You will learn spacecraft operation concepts, work with multiple engineering teams, and contribute to ensuring nominal and failure responses across missions such as OneSat Payload, Vigil and ExoMars Rover.

This internship requires studying in Aeronautical/Aerospace/Robotics fields, coding experience (C++, Java, Python), and strong problem-solving and