Satellites AIT Craft Apprentice: Build & Test Spacecraft

Airbus Defence and Space; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits

Job summary

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited in Stevenage invites applications for a Satellites AIT Craft Apprenticeship. You will study towards a Level 2 Engineering Operative (electrical pathway) while gaining hands-on experience assembling, integrating and testing satellite hardware.

The role blends mechanical and electrical work in a supportive team environment, with full on-site training and government-funded apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Foundation Apprenticeship on Level 2 Engineering Operative electrical pathway.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade 3 or equivalent is desirable.
• No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical assembly and bonding using adhesives and tools to satellite structures.
• Electrical assembly, harness routing, soldering and crimping, with basic tests.
• Follow drawings and process tolerances and perform first level quality inspection.
• Work in small teams or one-to-one to manufacture Satellites using approved processes.

Skills

Strong communication

Reliability

Excellent work ethic

Can-do attitude

Follow technical instructions

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths and English (Grade 3 desirable)

Foundation Apprenticeship criteria

No strict entry requirements (entry-level)

Job description

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited in Stevenage invites applications for a Satellites AIT Craft Apprenticeship. You will study towards a Level 2 Engineering Operative (electrical pathway) while gaining hands-on experience assembling, integrating and testing satellite hardware.

The role blends mechanical and electrical work in a supportive team environment, with full on-site training and government-funded apprenticeship.