Space Project Management Placement (12 months)

Airbus; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £24,500

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work

Half-day Fridays

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited invites applications for a 12‑month Internship in Stevenage. You will support the Project Management Team on spacecraft antenna projects, gaining hands‑on experience in end‑to‑end aerospace programme management.

The role is based in Stevenage with hybrid working options, requires studying towards a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautics, Physics or Business, and offers a starting salary of £24,500 for a 37‑hour week.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautics Engineering, Physics, Business or equivalent.
• Interest in Engineering, Aerospace and Space.
• Experience with engineering projects either in university or in a work experience setting.
• Teamwork, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the project management team in day‑to‑day coordination, including tracking project scope, schedule, budget, and risks.
• Contributing to the preparation of customer‑facing reviews and essential project communications.
• Developing a foundational understanding of project management principles, risk management, and supply chain coordination within an aerospace context.
• Collaborating effectively within diverse, multi‑disciplinary teams to drive project progress.
• Utilizing industry‑standard tools (including Google Suite and Microsoft Office) to prepare high‑quality presentations, reports, and documentation.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Stakeholder management

Interest in Engineering

Education

Degree in Aerospace Engineering or related

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Start date: 19 July 2026 Location: Stevenage Duration: 12 months Applications close on 27 September 2026! We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however, please be aware that you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations. AI Guidance: We know you might be thinking about using AI to help you in your application - before you do, please read our guidelines on the use of AI for recruitment at Airbus https://www.airbus.com/en/careers/faqs#using-ai-in-your-application.

Benefits

• Salary: £24,500 37 hours per week
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working options available depending on the role
• Half day Fridays!*
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays *subject to completing full hours prior to this

About us

The Antenna Delivery team sits within the Digital Payload division of Airbus Defence and Space, where we focus on developing sub-systems and equipment for communications satellites. As a team, we manage multi-million pound projects from start to finish, overseeing every aspect—from design and production to testing and final delivery—to ensure we meet our customers' exacting standards. Our team of professionals span Project Management, Operations, and PMO, and lead multi-disciplinary teams. They manage schedules, risks and opportunities, and costs. Our work is global: We help to deliver satellite programmes that perform optimally, enabling worldwide connectivity and supporting critical ground services. Based in Stevenage, you will join a dynamic, transnational team, collaborating with colleagues across the UK and Europe to drive the success and delivery of our projects.

What you will be doing

You will join our Project Management Team, that leads and manages multi-disciplined, integrated project teams in the design and manufacture of Spacecraft Antenna products and systems. Working alongside experienced project managers, you will support the delivery of high-value projects—often exceeding €20M—ensuring they are on‑time, on‑cost, and on‑quality. In this role, you will gain hands‑on experience in the end-to-end management of aerospace projects, helping to enable connectivity from space.

Your core responsibilities will include

• Supporting the project management team in day‑to‑day coordination, including tracking project scope, schedule, budget, and risks.
• Contributing to the preparation of customer‑facing reviews and essential project communications.
• Developing a foundational understanding of project management principles, risk management, and supply chain coordination within an aerospace context;
• Collaborating effectively within diverse, multi‑disciplinary teams to drive project progress.
• Utilizing industry‑standard tools (including Google Suite and Microsoft Office) to prepare high‑quality presentations, reports, and documentation.

Requirements

• Studying towards a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautics Engineering, Physics, Business or equivalent
• Interest in Engineering, Aerospace and Space
• Experience with engineering projects either in university or in a work experience setting
• Teamwork, communication and stakeholder management skills

SECURITY CLEARANCE

You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.

Company Information

Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited Employment Type: Internship ------- Experience Level: Student Job Family: Programme & Project Management

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Equality and Diversity

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.

Payment Policy

As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

Work Environment

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Corporate Vision

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically‑advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services.

Business Areas

In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel‑efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

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