Space Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship – Higher Technical

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £22,000

37 hours per week

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension

Success share

Flexible benefits

Job summary

AIRBUS Defence & Space Limited in Portsmouth is offering a Level 4 Higher Technical Apprenticeship. You will study towards an HNC (and possibly an HND) in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering while developing hands-on skills in a design and manufacturing environment.

The four‑year programme includes rotations, on‑site placement, and end‑point assessment, with the objective of securing a permanent role post‑apprenticeship. Applicants must meet GCSE criteria and UK right‑to‑work requirements.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at C or above including Maths and English Language
• Demonstrated passion for engineering and learning in a fast moving environment
• UK right to work and eligibility for security clearances and levy funding

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical and electrical skills within the Higher Technical Apprenticeship programme.
• Study towards an HNC (with potential HND) while gaining on‑the‑job experience.
• Learn to build satellites in cleanrooms, and participate in payload integration and testing.
• Assist with vibration, shock, thermal and EMC testing in on‑site facilities.
• Support manufacturing teams with assembly and testing of electronic hardware.

Education

HNC & HND in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

AIRBUS Defence & Space Limited in Portsmouth is offering a Level 4 Higher Technical Apprenticeship. You will study towards an HNC (and possibly an HND) in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering while developing hands-on skills in a design and manufacturing environment.

The four‑year programme includes rotations, on‑site placement, and end‑point assessment, with the objective of securing a permanent role post‑apprenticeship. Applicants must meet GCSE criteria and UK right‑to‑work requirements.