Space Mechanical Analysis Internship for Undergraduates

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £24,500 per year

Hybrid working options

Job summary

Airbus in Stevenage invites undergraduates to join the Mechanical Analysis placement year. You will support the analysis function across spacecraft hardware design, testing and manufacturing, developing tools and learning from experienced engineers.

The role emphasizes applying classroom knowledge to real projects, with hybrid working options and a time-limited placement that builds practical skills in structural analysis and simulations.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate must be enrolled for the full duration of the placement.
• Predicted 2:1 or above in Mechanical/Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Solid fundamentals in structural analysis and familiarity with mechanical simulation software.
• Proficient in MS Excel; MATLAB useful.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; programming skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop analysis tools to improve our processes.
• Perform mechanical analysis to support design or test phases of ongoing space hardware projects.
• Contribute to hands-on projects and apply theory to real spacecraft engineering.

Skills

Structural analysis

Mechanical simulation

Communication skills

Programming basics

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

MATLAB

Job description

Airbus in Stevenage invites undergraduates to join the Mechanical Analysis placement year. You will support the analysis function across spacecraft hardware design, testing and manufacturing, developing tools and learning from experienced engineers.

The role emphasizes applying classroom knowledge to real projects, with hybrid working options and a time-limited placement that builds practical skills in structural analysis and simulations.