Space Systems Engineer Apprentice - 4-Year Degree Path

Airbus Defence and Space; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Half day Fridays

Pension

Success share

25 days holiday + BH

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth offers a four-year Level 6 Space Systems Apprenticeship Pathway, starting 31st August 2027, in partnership with the University of Portsmouth. The role develops skills across systems engineering, hardware design, and coding, with rotations through different internal placements.

The degree is a BEng (Hons) Space Systems Engineering, studied at Portsmouth University with day-release format.

Qualifications

• 104 UCAS points made up of 2–3 A levels including Maths/Further Maths/Physics/Electronics.
• BTEC extended diploma at DMM or above.
• T Level at Merit or above.
• GCSE with grade C/4 or above in Maths and English Language or Functional Skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn the architecture of Airbus Defence and Space satellites and how the payload fits in.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams on internal projects.
• Assist with system modelling, simulations, and data analysis for mission operations.

Skills

Strong interest in space engineering

Education

UCAS points 104+

BTEC extended diploma (DMM+)

T Level Merit+

GCSE Maths & English C/4+

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth offers a four-year Level 6 Space Systems Apprenticeship Pathway, starting 31st August 2027, in partnership with the University of Portsmouth. The role develops skills across systems engineering, hardware design, and coding, with rotations through different internal placements.

The degree is a BEng (Hons) Space Systems Engineering, studied at Portsmouth University with day-release format.