Telecom Payload Architect Intern – Space Communications

Airbus Defence and Space; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Half day Fridays!

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in Portsmouth offers a 13-month internship within the Programme & Project Management area for undergraduates. You will support testing, data handling, and knowledge capture for telecom satellite payload projects and contribute to multidisciplinary design reviews across RF, EMC, Electrical, Mechanical systems, and data management.

Applicants must be undergraduates for the full duration, include a CV and Cover Letter, and demonstrate basics in programming (Matlab,

Qualifications

• Open to undergraduates for the entire placement.
• CV and Cover Letter required.
• Currently studying Telecommunications Systems, Electrical/Electronic Eng, Mechanical Eng, Maths, or Physics.
• Willing to work in Portsmouth and UK security checks.

Responsibilities

• Review equipment test results for Flight Models and verify tests per procedure.
• Create calibration curves for telemetry to ensure accurate satellite data.
• Support population of the team Confluence page with knowledge and best practices.
• Assist with topics for payload-architect team, such as mass budget updates and analyses.

Skills

Programming basics

Google Suite

Space industry interest

Education

Undergraduate in Eng/Physics

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in Portsmouth offers a 13-month internship within the Programme & Project Management area for undergraduates. You will support testing, data handling, and knowledge capture for telecom satellite payload projects and contribute to multidisciplinary design reviews across RF, EMC, Electrical, Mechanical systems, and data management.

Applicants must be undergraduates for the full duration, include a CV and Cover Letter, and demonstrate basics in programming (Matlab,