Space Systems Engineering Degree Apprentice - Hands-on

Airbus; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension

Success share

Flexible benefits

Job summary

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited in Stevenage invites applications for a Degree Apprentice Electrical Engineer. You will gain hands-on experience across spacecraft subsystems, supporting UK National and ESA missions and developing test solutions in a collaborative, international environment.

The role requires strong engineering aptitude, programming knowledge (C/Java/bash), and a curiosity to solve complex problems.

Qualifications

• 96 UCAS points made up of A Levels or other relevant Level 3 qualifications (Science & Engineering)
• 5 GCSEs (C/4 or above) including English Language, Maths and Science

Responsibilities

• Gain experience of spacecraft subsystems and the Satellite Assembly Integration and Test department
• Support UK National and ESA missions such as the Forum and Vigil spacecraft
• Perform electrical measurements, write/debug scripts, investigate anomalies, develop test solutions
• Prepare presentations and collaborate with Airbus engineering community
• Lead and support activities in spacecraft subsystem integration and testing

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Programming & scripting

Team collaboration

Documentation & reporting

Education

BEng Space Systems Engineering

Tools

C

Java

Bash scripting

Job description

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited in Stevenage invites applications for a Degree Apprentice Electrical Engineer. You will gain hands-on experience across spacecraft subsystems, supporting UK National and ESA missions and developing test solutions in a collaborative, international environment.

The role requires strong engineering aptitude, programming knowledge (C/Java/bash), and a curiosity to solve complex problems.