Space Telecom Payload Engineer Internship

targetjobs UK; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited in Portsmouth invites undergraduates to join a 13‑month internship focused on telecom satellite payload architectures and performance analyses. You will work with multidisciplinary teams across the UK and France, developing payload models and supporting lab tests.

This role offers exposure to RF and digital equipment, systems engineering, and mission operations, with flexible/hybrid working options and a strong emphasis on hands‑on practical learning in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Undergraduate students only for the full duration of the placement.
• Please inform your graduation date on your application.
• Studying towards a degree in Telecommunications Systems, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare performance analyses for payloads and evaluate settings to meet mission needs.
• Assist in developing payload models and operational tools.
• Support payload integration validation and test campaigns.
• Analyse RF performances and support design trade-offs.

Skills

Programming basics

RF concepts

MS Office

System modelling

Education

Undergraduate degree in Telecommunications Systems, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics

Tools

Simulink

SystemVue

ADS (Advanced Design Suite)

Job description

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited in Portsmouth invites undergraduates to join a 13‑month internship focused on telecom satellite payload architectures and performance analyses. You will work with multidisciplinary teams across the UK and France, developing payload models and supporting lab tests.

This role offers exposure to RF and digital equipment, systems engineering, and mission operations, with flexible/hybrid working options and a strong emphasis on hands‑on practical learning in a dynamic