Space Manufacturing Engineer Apprentice – Higher Technical

Prestwick Aerosystems; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £22k

Pension

Success share

25 days holiday

Job summary

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited in Portsmouth invites applications for a Level 4 Higher Technical Apprenticeship. You will study toward an HNC in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering while gaining hands-on design and manufacturing experience in our on-site environment.

You will rotate across mechanical and electrical disciplines, participate in environmental testing, and contribute to payload integration. This four-year programme leads to a permanent role and potential security clearances.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including Maths and English Language (or equivalent)
• Demonstrates passion for engineering through studies or hobbies
• UK Right to Work for duration of apprenticeship

Responsibilities

• See and understand how a satellite is built (apprenticeship context)
• Work on satellites in cleanrooms
• Run vibration, shock, thermal and EMC tests on site
• Support payload integration design
• Assist manufacture teams with assembly and testing of electronics

Education

HNC & HND in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited in Portsmouth invites applications for a Level 4 Higher Technical Apprenticeship. You will study toward an HNC in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering while gaining hands-on design and manufacturing experience in our on-site environment.

You will rotate across mechanical and electrical disciplines, participate in environmental testing, and contribute to payload integration. This four-year programme leads to a permanent role and potential security clearances.