Space Software Intern - Flexible Hours, Hybrid

Airbus; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work option

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday

Job summary

The Database Architecture team at Airbus Defence and Space Limited in Stevenage is offering an internship for a student in computer science or software engineering. You will develop prototype software and manage data for space missions while gaining hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle.

You will work within a passionate team, applying Java, MongoDB, and front-end skills, with exposure to Kubernetes, Docker, CI, and Agile practices.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT or related field.
• Experience with Java programming (Java 11 preferred).
• Experience with non-relational database technologies (MongoDB).
• Knowledge of GitHub and publishing projects.
• Desirable: IntelliJ IDE.
• Linux and scripting (bash, Python).
• Scrum/Agile experience.
• Container orchestration with Kubernetes and Docker.
• Continuous Integration tooling.
• Front End development (HTML/CSS/JS/Typescript).
• Web API frameworks (Spring Boot / Rest API).
• Web/GUI development (UI/UX, HTML, CSS, JS/TS).
• SQL, PL/SQL knowledge.
• Subversion experience.
• Microsoft Access database familiarity.
• Jenkins experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive End-to-End Solutions: analyze spacecraft engineering use cases, build prototype software, and carry projects through to testing and delivery.
• Tackle Diverse Challenges: work on varied tasks to build technical, project management, and communication skills.
• Collaborate in an Inclusive Team: contribute in a diverse group that values flexible ways of working.
• Uphold High Standards: maintain ethical compliance and support sustainable growth and excellence.

Skills

Java programming

MongoDB

GitHub

Linux

Bash

Python

Scrum/Agile

Kubernetes

Docker

CI

Spring Boot

HTML/CSS/JS/TS

SQL/PLSQL

Subversion

Jenkins

Education

Degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

IntelliJ

MongoDB

GitHub

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

The Database Architecture team at Airbus Defence and Space Limited in Stevenage is offering an internship for a student in computer science or software engineering. You will develop prototype software and manage data for space missions while gaining hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle.

You will work within a passionate team, applying Java, MongoDB, and front-end skills, with exposure to Kubernetes, Docker, CI, and Agile practices.